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Václav Klaus was re-elected president of the Czech Republic on Friday. Mr Klaus had been the favourite from the outset, but his re-election still took two three-round elections, with deputies and senators in session for a total of nearly 25 hours. And the elections were not without controversy; there were allegations of bribery, corruption, even mafia tactics, and a great deal of strong language on all sides. More

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Current AffairsCommunists admit tactics behind Bobošiková nomination

The Communists have admitted that tactics are behind their nomination of Czech MEP Jana Bobošíková as their candidate for president. On Wednesday party representatives effectively admitted to raising the stakes ahead of the election: last week’s vote proved inconclusive after neither of two candidates – neither Jan Švejnar nor incumbent Václav Klaus – gained enough votes. This Friday will see a second attempt and if the Communists are true to their word, it could be a different affair by far. More

Current AffairsConstitutional crisis looms as MPs, senators argue over secret ballot

We’ve been talking all week about Friday’s presidential election, when Czech American economist Jan Švejnar will challenge incumbent Václav Klaus for the post. But with hours to go until MPs and senators gather at Prague Castle, a dispute over how to elect the president is threatening to overshadow the entire process, with some talking of a looming constitutional crisis.  More

Talking PointPoliticians promise the people will elect their next president

With just days to go to the February 8 presidential elections speculation as to who will lead the country in the next five years has reached fever pitch. More than ever the Czech public has been drawn into the presidential election campaign. Challenger Jan Švejnar has been on a campaign trail around the country and even the incumbent Václav Klaus has made more public appearances than he did in the last elections. A televised debate between the two candidates drew enormous interest. Everything points to the fact that Czechs are following the elections closely and opinion polls suggest that the overwhelming majority of Czechs would like to elect the president in a direct vote.  More

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