Notes to the Presidential Address to the Members of the Diplomatic Corps

English Pages, 28. 10. 2006

Today we, in the Czech Republic, celebrate the Czech National Day. It could be as well called The Day of Independence, or The Czech Day of Independence or perhaps The Day of the Republic, because we celebrate both - our independence, gained after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian empire, and the birth of the republic after centuries of nondemocratic monarchical regimes.

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President of the Republic Václav Klaus Address Delivered on the Occasion of the National Day, October 28th

English Pages, 28. 10. 2006

Distinguished guests here in the Vladislav Hall, dear fellow citizens at the radio and TV-sets,

It is only a few hours ago, that yet another free election was completed. Election, being a public clash of political and ideological concepts, that we considered – from the beginning, after nearly half a century of lack of freedom – to be an issue of fundamental importance.

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President of the Czech Republic Contribution to the commemorative album of Hungarian Revolution from 1956

English Pages, 23. 10. 2006

Hungarian revolution from 1956, the same as the uprising of Polish farmers in Poznan that preceded it, Czechoslovak Prague spring from 1968 and the Polish revolt from 1980 – 81 led by Solidarity, belongs to the milestones marking the fight of Central European nations against the communist totalitarian regimes.

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The Czech Republic and Its EU Membership

English Pages, 4. 10. 2006

For millions of us – in my country and in the whole Central and Eastern Europe – the fall of communism in November 1989 meant the reestablishment of freedom, of democracy and of personal liberty.

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Address delivered by the President of the Czech Republic on the occassion of the state visit of Singapore

English Pages, 3. 10. 2006

Your Excellency Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a great honour and a pleasure for me and for all of us to be in Singapore, in this very unique place. I would like to use this opportunity to thank you for the invitation to visit your country and for the very friendly reception extended here to me and my delegation.

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The Czech Republic: Almost 17 Years of Postcommunist Transformation and of Approaching the EU

English Pages, 2. 10. 2006

It is a real pleasure and honour to be at your university and to get a chance to address this academic audience.

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A Eurorealist view of the EU’s future

English Pages, 6. 9. 2006

Both in the United States and in Europe, the past 50 years of the European integration process is usually considered to be a success.

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Notes for Ambrosetti Forum

English Pages, 2. 9. 2006

1. It is very difficult to say here, to this distinguished audience, anything new, fundamental or surprising about the state of the European economy or about the measures which should be taken in order to achieve a radical change.

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Questions Concerning Europe's Future

English Pages, 8. 7. 2006

1. Thanks for the invitation to be here with all of you and, as a value added, to be in this beautiful place. We should always try to use our comparative advantages.

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Notes for the Independence Day Speech 2006

English Pages, 29. 6. 2006

Mr. Ambassador, Ladies and Gentlemen, dear American friends,

I am pleased and honored to be here and to have - once again – an opportunity to celebrate the Independence Day of the United States of America with you and in this beautiful garden.

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