2013 Czech Presidential Election

The 2013 Czech presidential election was a two-round process to choose the country's president. In the first round, multiple candidates competed, but none secured over 50%. Two main candidates, Miloš Zeman and Jan Fischer, advanced to the runoff. In the second round, Zeman, a former Prime Minister known for his populist views, narrowly defeated Fischer, a former economist and technocrat. Zeman's victory marked a shift toward more nationalist and eurosceptic policies in Czech politics. The election highlighted debates over sovereignty, immigration, and the country's future relationship with the European Union.