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Václav Klaus: A political phenomenon without political power
In many ways a medium-sized Central European country like the Czech Republic could hardly have wished for a better president: an experienced, energetic and erudite politician of international standing able to engage both with the big European issues and handle … Continue reading
Posted in Czech politics, Czech Republic, Václav Havel, Václav Klaus
Tagged Czech, Czech Republic, Karel Schwarzenberg, klaus, Milos Zeman, president, presidential, Vaclav Havel, Vaclav Klaus
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Czech democracy in the mirror: What the presidential elections tell us
The first direct elections of the Czech president offered a refreshing contrast to the back room manoeuvring and political horse-trading that accompanied the election in parliament of presidents Havel and (especially) Klaus. Despite the nastiness of the Zeman campaign and … Continue reading
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Tagged CSSD, Czech Republic, democracy, election, elections, Karel Schwarzenberg, Milos Zeman, ods, parties, political parties, presidential, schwarzenberg, zeman
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Czech presidential elections: Schwarzenberg comeback sets up close run-off
Few observers, even a matter of weeks beforehand, would have predicted the success of the two candidates who will be contesting the second round run-off to choose the Czech Republic’s first directly elected president, which takes place on 25-26 January. … Continue reading
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Tagged CSSD, Czech, Czech Republic, election, elections, Jan Fischer, Karel Schwarzenberg, Milos Zeman, ods, president, presidential, schwarzenberg, Vaclav Klaus, Vladimir Franz, zeman
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