Czech election result: EU panics as populist Zeman wins – and he WELCOMES EU referendum
Results from 94.95 percent of voting districts showed Zeman led the run-off election round with 52.16 percent of the vote to 47.83 percent for his opponent Jiri Drahos.
It means the 73-year-old looks to have secured a second term in charge of the nation, beating pro-EU academi Drahos.
And he did it on the back of a tough stance against immigration and courtship of closer ties with Russia and China.
Mr Zeman has also caused panic in Brussels by failing to rule out his own Brexit-style referendum.
During a TV debate, Mr Zeman said Czech citizens should have a direct say on political issues and that he is not opposed to a referendum on EU membership.
He said: “Brexit is a decision that must be respected.”
Mr Zeman declared he was for the adoption of the common currency, in principle, but he did not want to allow “Czech taxpayers to pay Greek debt”.
He said: ”The moment Greece leaves the eurozone or is excluded, I will gladly support it.”
More to follow.
You may be interested
Here are the best Kindle deals right now
admin - May 18, 2024[ad_1] When it comes to finding a device to read ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You…
Anne Robinson confirms relationship with Queen's ex-husband
admin - May 18, 2024[ad_1] Former Weakest Link host Anne Robinson has confirmed she is in a relationship with the Queen's ex-husband Andrew Parker…
For self-driving cars, the free ride is over
admin - May 15, 2024[ad_1] For years, autonomous vehicles have operated in relative obscurity. With few vehicles on the road and a laissez-faire attitude…
Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.