The ANO movement, the governing party in the Czech Republic, suffered a significant defeat in the second round of Senate elections. Despite fielding 13 candidates – the most of any party – ANO failed to win in a single electoral district. This year’s elections saw the party of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš defending one Senate seat, but ultimately resulted in a net loss for the movement. Prime Minister Babiš described the outcome as “catastrophic” for ANO, encompassing both the municipal and Senate elections. The results point towards a need for the ANO movement to reassess its strategy and potentially undergo a “restart,” according to Babiš. The failure to secure any Senate seats marks a low point for the party’s electoral performance. This outcome could have implications for the political landscape in the Czech Republic.