[5] Fiala stated that Democratic Bloc isn't meant to be a long term coalition but its only task is to take over initiative during negotiations of parliament's body and for constituent meeting.
[7] Formation of the alliance was announced on 15 November 2017 by leader of the Civic Democratic Party Petr Fiala.
Parties agreed to cooperate during the upcoming formation of the new Chamber of Deputies.
Freedom and Direct Democracy attacked Democratic Bloc and started to negotiate cooperation with Pirate Party.
[9] Babiš stated that the Bloc is to defend a system that existed in the Czech Republic for 25 years.