Andrej Babiš, the Czech prime minister, said in personal remarks that, in his own view, his “problem” is selfishness. He contrasted this trait with sacrifice for the country and added that he has spent many years of his life serving the Czech Republic.

Babiš also referred to a book in which selfishness is likened to a “drug.” He said this interpretation helps him understand the motives behind his actions.

These remarks reflect his personal account of his political and individual motivations, and the content is published directly from the statements attributed to him.