Václav Klaus

Václav Klaus is a Czech politician and economist, best known for serving as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic from 1992 to 1997 and later as its president from 2003 to 2013. He played a significant role in the country’s economic transformation after the fall of communism, advocating for free-market reforms. Klaus is a controversial figure known for his skepticism about climate change and the European Union, shaping debates on these issues. He is also a prominent author, having written extensively on economics, politics, and the transition from socialism to a market economy in Central Europe.