Defeated presidential candidate Švejnar considering career in Czech politics

Meanwhile, defeated presidential candidate Jan Švejnar has said he is considering a career in Czech politics. The US-based academic told TV presenter Václav Moravec he would not rule out standing for a seat in the Senate. Mr Švejnar was little known in the country of his birth three months ago but built up a considerable public profile during the election campaign.

Author: Ian Willoughby