veteran peter pavel He took an oath of allegiance to the Constitution at Prague Castle on Thursday, assuming the presidency of the Czech Republic and succeeding the social democrat. Milos Zeman.
During the swearing-in ceremony, which was broadcast live in the presence of the President of the Senate, Pavel said: 61 yearsHe stressed that solidarity with Ukraine (in the face of the Russian occupation) shows that “the unwavering decision to help each other is stronger than brutal aggression”.
Pavel, who headed the Czech Army General Staff and the NATO military committee, replaced the Social Democrat Milos Zeman, who took over the post. held for the last ten years.
“Enough of this chaos, let’s open ourselves to finding solutions together”said the new president in his opening speech.
While the president’s prerogatives are highly representative, Pavel has developed fervent activity since his election last January. “Hear everyone’s voice, even those who don’t feel heard”.
Among the priorities of his government, he brought innovation and the fight against inflation to the fore. “even if it hurts”, and to have their own voice in international organizations.
“It is not written anywhere that a small country cannot influence international politics” Pavel assured himself in the Gothic Vladislaus Hall of Prague Castle, the headquarters of the State Headquarters.