The Longevity Obsession and Deep State Fears of Andrej Babiš

Babiš’s focus on his own health has become a staple of his administration. He frequently lectures colleagues on his fitness regimen, which includes tracking his biology via a smartwatch and mandating a traffic-light nutrition system at the Office of the Government. During a recent Maldives holiday, he promoted Dr. Mark Hyman’s "Young Forever," framing altruism as a biological imperative. Yet, those inside his private meetings describe a stark contrast: a volatile leader who frequently erupts in profanity and labels dissenters as part of a "deep state" cabal.

Targeting the Civil Sector

This conspiratorial rhetoric has moved from the fringes into the heart of his governance. Babiš now views journalists, NGOs, and opposition figures as a coordinated, dark network intent on his downfall. To counter this perceived threat, he appointed Natálie Vachatová, an analyst from the Society for the Defence of Freedom of Speech, to his advisory team. Her mandate involves investigating the funding of non-profits and weakening their influence, a move critics argue threatens the decades-old ecosystem of civic collaboration in the Czech Republic. As Babiš battles both his biological clock and his political enemies, his administration faces mounting friction over his conflicts of interest and his government's alignment with controversial political partners.