Country information
- EU Constitution
The Referendum was suspended following French/Dutch rejection in 2005 (more). - The Lisbon Treaty: to be ratified by the Parliament, date to be decided.
- EU Presidency: January-June 2009
- Government Type: parliamentary democracy
- Executive Branch
HEAD OF STATE
President Vaclav KLAUS (since 7 March 2003)
HEAD OF GOVERNMENT
Prime Minister Mirek TOPOLANEK (since 4 September 2006)
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Alexandr VONDRA - Legislative branch
ELECTIONS (SENATE)
Last elections: November 2006
Next elections: November 2010
RESULTS (SENATE)
ODS 41 seats
CSSD 12 seats
KDU-CSL 10 seats
SNK European Democrats 3 seats
KSCM 2 seats
Independent Movement 2 seats
Independent Candidates 2 seats
Other 9 seats
ELECTIONS (CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES)
Last elections: 2-3 June 2006
Next elections: June 2010
RESULTS (CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES)
ODS 35.4% (81 seats)
CSSD 32.3% (74 seats)
KSCM 12.8% (26 seats)
KDU-CSL 7.2% (13 seats)
GREENS 6.3% (6 seats)
Other 6% - Additional information
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
President elected by Parliament for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); last successful election held 28 February 2003 (next election to be held January 2008)
