Unchecked Globalization or New Wave of Protectionism?

English Pages, 25. 4. 2006

Thank you for giving me a chance to speak here this morning. I accepted the invitation to take part in this introductory panel even though I am rather reluctant to discuss global, cosmic, universal – more or less undefined or indefinable – topics, as it usually is a way of escaping the real issues we see around us and can, at least potentially, do something about.

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Address on the Holocaust Remembrance Day

English Pages, 25. 4. 2006

Rabbi Hier, Rabbi Cooper, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a great honor for me to be here with you today and to be invited to address your gathering on this very special day.

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How to Explain the Eurorealist Position to Americans?

English Pages, 25. 4. 2006

I must say that I have a problem with the American understanding of the European integration. What I usually find here is the unstructured and unanalytical pro-integrationist argumentation by politicians and influential commentators which bothers me. It is not in my interests, and – I suppose – it is not in the interest of this country either.

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Enlargement of the EU: What to Say in Turkey?

English Pages, 18. 4. 2006

1. Many thanks for inviting me to say a few words here. There are many topics to talk about but it seemes to me that here, in Turkey, the most appropriate topic is the European Union, and especially its potential future enlargement.

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Some Doubts about the EU´s Ever-Closer Future

English Pages, 8. 3. 2006

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for inviting me to speak here today; it is a real pleasure and privilege to have this opportunity.

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Economic Transformation in the Czech Republic: Challenges Faced and Lessons Learned

English Pages, 21. 2. 2006

The collapse of communism in the Czech Republic (then Czechoslovakia) produced an extraordinary euphoria among the Czech people. It created a relatively unique and great unity in the whole country.

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Address of Václav Klaus at the Congress of Brussels

English Pages, 7. 12. 2005

Ladies and Gentlemen,
allow me to greet your inaugural meeting of the network of representatives from various European countries who try to re-create a Europe of nations. I really regret that due to my domestic obligations I was not able to take advantage of your kind invitation and be with you today. I consider your initiative extremely important for all of us – for the European Union, for our countries and for our citizens.

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The European Union, Economic Freedom and Prosperity: A View Influenced by the IEA Ideas

English Pages, 23. 11. 2005

Thank you very much for organizing this gathering and for taking care of my book “On the Road to Democracy” in Great Britain. The book was published in Dallas, Texas in April this year by the National Center for Policy Analysis, and was translated into Turkish and issued in Istanbul in May.

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Notes for India Speech: Dubious Attitudes of Western Countries Vis-à-Vis the Developing World

English Pages, 8. 11. 2005

Thank you for giving me this very special opportunity to address this distinguished audience. This is not my first speech in India. In the spring of 1999, I spoke about „Emerging Markets and Their Current Problems“ at the Delhi School of Economics (1) and about „The Czech Economy and Its Ten Years of Transition“ at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce.

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Address delivered by the President of the Czech Republic in India

English Pages, 7. 11. 2005

Dear Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen,

I feel really honoured I may use this official opportunity and thank you, Mr. President, as well as your fellow citizens for the warm and friendly welcome extended to me and my delegation in your country.

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