in newspapers in return forfunding. but the crucial question sebastian kurz faces that could determine his political future, alongside nine other individuals and three organisations, is whether public funds were used to manipulate such coverage allegations kurz calls baseless as this investigation continues. mark lobel, bbc news. opposition parties in the czech republic are celebrating a surprise victory over andrej babis, the billionaire turned politician who has led the country since 2017. two opposition groupings will now control a majority in the lower house, and will ask the president to entrust them with forming a new government. however, he has said previously he will give the first chance to prime minister babis, despite little prospect of success. with more, here is rob cameron in prague this weekend belongs to spolu, the czech word for together ,