We served on the editorial board of a literary monthly called Face in 1968 and 1969. He was a young writer, and I was also interested in broad cultural issues. We agreed on all major issues and became friends. Vaclav Klaus agreeboardbroad share on social
I live in Europe and care about democracy and sovereignty of nation states there. Vaclav Klaus caredemocracyeurope Change image and share on social
I'm absolutely convinced that the very small global warming we are experiencing is the result of natural causes. It's a cyclical phenomenon in the history of the Earth. The role of man is very small, almost negligible. Vaclav Klaus absolutelyconvincecyclical share on social
It is obvious that the monetary union among 17 very different European countries does not work. As an economist, I know that the Eurozone is not an optimum currency area, as defined in economic theory. Vaclav Klaus areacountrycurrency share on social
To talk about planning an economic system is to talk in old terms, and I find myself sometimes having to teach Westers about what the market really means. Vaclav Klaus economicfindmarket Change image and share on social
I also helped write the five-page statement of principles that Civic Forum issued in late November. That was the first public expression of what the new government wanted to do. Vaclav Klaus civicexpressionforum Change image and share on social
The events in the square, of course, made a deep impression on me and many other parents. Vaclav Klaus deepeventimpression Change image and share on social
I do not consider the Lisbon Treaty to be a good thing for Europe, for the freedom of Europe, or for the Czech Republic. Vaclav Klaus czecheuropefreedom Change image and share on social
Those of us who lived under communism for most of our lives were looking toward the Western world because of its values, emphasis on democracy, individual liberties and freedom, and economic prosperity. Vaclav Klaus communismdemocracyeconomic share on social
We must have the time to create strict rules so that property is not sold by Communist managers for a low price. They often get payments under the table to sell to the first bidder. This does not build public support for a market economy. Vaclav Klaus bidderbuildcommunist share on social
