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Miloš Zeman Template:Audio (born 28th September, 1944 in Kolín) is a well-known Czech politician. He is a member and former leader of the Czech Social Democratic Party. He was the speaker of the chamber of deputies (lower house of the Czech parliament) from 1996 until 1998, and the prime minister of the Czech Republic from 1998 until 2002. He was a frequent rival of Václav Klaus. He transmuted a weak Czech Social Democratic Party into a large party with 30 percent support.
He chose Vladimír Špidla to replace him as next leader of the party. Zeman then retired and moved to live simple life in countryside (Vysočina region). His attempt to become Czech president half an year later failed (to Václav Klaus) due to party disunity. Zeman become outspoken critic of party leaders but his political influence is only marginal.
He was famous for his sharp even insulting speeches, wit and for his drinking habits. His government was associated with many never solved corruption scandals. Czech Republic started mild economic growth during his duty as prime minister.
External links
- Unofficial pages (http://milos.chytrak.cz/en/index.php)
| Preceded by: Josef Tošovský | Prime Minister of the Czech Republic 1998–2002 | Succeeded by: Vladimír Špidla Template:End boxcs:Miloš Zeman de:Miloš Zeman pl:Miloš Zeman |