Former President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus speaks on stage during a protest against the Czech government's restrictions, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, at the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic January 10, 2021. REUTERS/David W Cerny 

Former President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus speaks on stage during a protest against the Czech government's restrictions, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, at the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic January 10, 2021. REUTERS/David W Cerny 

Former President and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus speaks at a Brexit Party campaign event in London, Britain, May 21, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls 

Former President and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus speaks at a Brexit Party campaign event in London, Britain, May 21, 2019. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls 

Former President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus attends a plenary session of "The Russia Forum 2013", an annual business and investment conference, in Moscow, April 18, 2013. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA - Tags: BUSINESS HEADSHOT POLITICS) 

Czech President Milos Zeman attends a news conference after he hoisted the European Union Flag with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso at Prague Castle April 3, 2013. The new Czech president hoisted the European Union flag at the seat of the country's presidency for the first time on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in attitude from his euroskeptic predecessor. The Czech Republic joined the bloc in 2004, along with nine other countries, but then President Vaclav Klaus refused to raise the flag at Prague Castle, an ancient landmark. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT) 

The Castle Guard music band performs during a ceremony hoisting the European Union Flag at Prague Castle, April 3, 2013. New Czech President Milos Zeman hoisted the European Union flag at the seat of the country's presidency for the first time on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in attitude from his euroskeptic predecessor. The Czech Republic joined the bloc in 2004, along with nine other countries, but then President Vaclav Klaus refused to raise the flag at Prague Castle, an ancient landmark.REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

Czech President Milos Zeman (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso hoist the European Union Flag at Prague Castle, April 3, 2013. The new Czech president hoisted the European Union flag at the seat of the country's presidency for the first time on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in attitude from his euroskeptic predecessor. The Czech Republic joined the bloc in 2004, along with nine other countries, but then President Vaclav Klaus refused to raise the flag at Prague Castle, an ancient landmark.REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

Czech President Milos Zeman (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso hoist the European Union Flag at Prague Castle, April 3, 2013. The new Czech president hoisted the European Union flag at the seat of the country's presidency for the first time on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in attitude from his euroskeptic predecessor. The Czech Republic joined the bloc in 2004, along with nine other countries, but then President Vaclav Klaus refused to raise the flag at Prague Castle, an ancient landmark.REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

Czech President Milos Zeman and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (L) attend a ceremony hoisting the European Union Flag at Prague Castle, April 3, 2013. The new Czech president hoisted the European Union flag at the seat of the country's presidency for the first time on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in attitude from his euroskeptic predecessor. The Czech Republic joined the bloc in 2004, along with nine other countries, but then President Vaclav Klaus refused to raise the flag at Prague Castle, an ancient landmark.REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

Czech President Milos Zeman (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso hoist the European Union Flag at Prague Castle, April 3, 2013. The new Czech president hoisted the European Union flag at the seat of the country's presidency for the first time on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in attitude from his euroskeptic predecessor. The Czech Republic joined the bloc in 2004, along with nine other countries, but then President Vaclav Klaus refused to raise the flag at Prague Castle, an ancient landmark.REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

A man throws a burning effigy depicting outgoing Czech President Vaclav Klaus from the medieval Charles Bridge during a celebration rally for the end of Klaus' presidency in Prague March 7, 2013. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

People burn an effigy depicting outgoing Czech President Vaclav Klaus at the medieval Charles Bridge during a celebration rally for the end of Klaus' presidency in Prague March 7, 2013. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

People burn an effigy depicting outgoing Czech President Vaclav Klaus at the medieval Charles Bridge during a celebration rally for the end of Klaus' presidency in Prague March 7, 2013. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

A man, wearing a mask depicting outgoing Czech President Vaclav Klaus, receives flowers from people during a celebration rally for the end of Klaus' presidency at Prague Castle in Prague March 7, 2013. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

People carry an effigy depicting outgoing Czech President Vaclav Klaus as they walk across the medieval Charles Bridge during a celebration rally for the end of Klaus' presidency in Prague March 7, 2013. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

A man, wearing a mask depicting outgoing Czech President Vaclav Klaus, receives a pen from a man during a celebration rally for the end of Klaus' presidency at Prague Castle in Prague March 7, 2013. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

A man, wearing a mask depicting outgoing Czech President Vaclav Klaus, holds flowers he received from people during a celebration rally for the end of Klaus' presidency at Prague Castle in Prague March 7, 2013. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

A man, wearing a mask depicting outgoing Czech President Vaclav Klaus, receives flowers from people during a celebration rally for the end of Klaus' presidency at Prague Castle in Prague March 7, 2013. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

Outgoing Czech President Vaclav Klaus leaves the library at Prague Castle March 5, 2013. The upper house of the Czech parliament impeached outgoing President Vaclav Klaus for treason on Monday, a dramatic but largely symbolic act that nevertheless shows just how deeply the eurosceptic leader angered his left-wing opponents. The presidential term of Vaclav Klaus ends on Thursday. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

The Czech parliament's upper house speaker Milan Stech faces the media during a news conference in Prague March 4, 2013. Czech parliament's upper house impeached outgoing President Vaclav Klaus for treason on Monday. A dramatic but largely symbolic act showing the deep divisions the eurosceptic leader opened up within Czech society. The decision by the Senate, dominated by left-wing opponents of Klaus, refers the president to the Constitutional Court to rule whether he violated the constitution by granting a wide-ranging amnesty in January, and other acts. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT) 

The Czech parliament's upper house speaker Milan Stech faces the media during a news conference in Prague March 4, 2013. Czech parliament's upper house impeached outgoing President Vaclav Klaus for treason on Monday. A dramatic but largely symbolic act showing the deep divisions the eurosceptic leader opened up within Czech society. The decision by the Senate, dominated by left-wing opponents of Klaus, refers the president to the Constitutional Court to rule whether he violated the constitution by granting a wide-ranging amnesty in January, and other acts. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

The Czech parliament's upper house speaker Milan Stech leaves a news conference room in Prague on March 4, 2013 after he announced that Czech parliament's upper house impeached outgoing President Vaclav Klaus for treason on Monday. A dramatic but largely symbolic act showing the deep divisions the eurosceptic leader opened up within Czech society. The decision by the Senate, dominated by left-wing opponents of Klaus, refers the president to the Constitutional Court to rule whether he violated the constitution by granting a wide-ranging amnesty in January, and other acts. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS) 

Czech presidential candidate Milos Zeman reacts after the country's direct presidential election to replace the outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 26, 2013. Zeman won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election, results showed on Saturday. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: HEADSHOT POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidate Milos Zeman (R) addresses the media after the country's direct presidential election to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 26, 2013. Zeman won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election, results showed on Saturday. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: ELECTIONS POLITICS) 

A supporter of Czech presidential candidate Milos Zeman watches the results of the country's direct presidential election, to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 26, 2013. Zeman won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election, results showed on Saturday. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidate Milos Zeman (L) embraces his daughter Katerina as they arrive to their election headquarters after the country's direct presidential election to replace the outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 26, 2013. Zeman won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election, results showed on Saturday. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Supporters of Czech presidential candidate Milos Zeman react as they watch the results of the country's direct presidential election to replace the outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 26, 2013. Zeman won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election, results showed on Saturday. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidate Milos Zeman (L) kisses his daughter Katerina after the country's direct presidential election to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 26, 2013. Zeman won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election, results showed on Saturday. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidate Milos Zeman (L) smiles as he embraces his daughter Katerina after the country's direct presidential election to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 26, 2013. Zeman won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election, results showed on Saturday. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidate Milos Zeman smiles after the country's direct presidential election to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 26, 2013. Zeman won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election, results showed on Saturday. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: HEADSHOT POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidate Milos Zeman (C) addresses the media after the direct presidential election to replace outgoing President Vaclav Klaus in Prague January 26, 2013. Zeman won the Czech Republic's first direct presidential election, results showed on Saturday. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidate Karel Schwarzenberg attends his final televised debate against Milos Zeman in Prague January 24, 2013. The second round of the first ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidates Karel Schwarzenberg (R) and Milos Zeman chat before their final televised debate in Prague January 24, 2013. The second round of the first ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidates Karel Schwarzenberg (R) and Milos Zeman chat before their final televised debate in Prague January 24, 2013. The second round of the first ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidates Karel Schwarzenberg (R) and Milos Zeman chat before their final televised debate in Prague January 24, 2013. The second round of the first ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidates Karel Schwarzenberg (R) and Milos Zeman chat before their final televised debate in Prague January 24, 2013. The second round of the first ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidates Karel Schwarzenberg (R) and Milos Zeman shake hands before their final televised debate in Prague January 24, 2013. The second round of the first ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidates Karel Schwarzenberg (R) and Milos Zeman arrive for their final televised debate in Prague January 24, 2013. The second round of the first ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Tourists stand near a house with a banner featuring presidential candidate Karel Schwarzenberg in central Prague January 23, 2013. The 75-year-old prince with a centuries-old lineage and a taste the unconventional has won a surprise following in his bid for the Czech presidency with a "punk rock" campaign that has energised Czechs weary of the current political class. The second round of the first-ever direct presidential election in the Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing President Vaclav Klaus. The banner reads, "I vote for Karel." Picture taken January 23, 2013. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

A tourist walks past a house with a banner that features presidential candidate Karel Schwarzenberg in central Prague January 23, 2013. The 75-year-old prince with a centuries-old lineage and a taste the unconventional has won a surprise following in his bid for the Czech presidency with a "punk rock" campaign that has energised Czechs weary of the current political class. The second round of the first-ever direct presidential election in the Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing President Vaclav Klaus. The banner reads, "I vote for Karel." Picture taken January 23, 2013. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

A worker adjust a billboard featuring presidential candidate Karel Schwarzenberg in central Prague January 22, 2013. The 75-year-old prince with a centuries-old lineage and a taste the unconventional has won a surprise following in his bid for the Czech presidency with a "punk rock" campaign that has energised Czechs weary of the current political class. The second round of the first-ever direct presidential election in the Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing President Vaclav Klaus. The billboard reads, "Decently, honestly, fairly, Let's go for it." Picture taken January 22, 2013. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

A worker adjust a billboard featuring the Czech presidential candidate Karel Schwarzenberg in central Prague January 22, 2013. The 75-year-old prince with a centuries-old lineage and a taste the unconventional has won a surprise following in his bid for the Czech presidency with a "punk rock" campaign that has energised Czechs weary of the current political class. The second round of the first-ever direct presidential election in the Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing President Vaclav Klaus. The billboard reads, "Decently, honestly, fairly, Let's go for it." Picture taken January 22, 2013. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidates Karel Schwarzenberg (R) and Milos Zeman chat before a televised debate in Prague January 17, 2013. The second round of the first-ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing President Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS MEDIA) 

Czech presidential candidates Karel Schwarzenberg (R) and Milos Zeman shake hands before a televised debate in Prague January 17, 2013. The second round of the first-ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing President Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS MEDIA) 

Czech presidential candidates Karel Schwarzenberg (R) and Milos Zeman arrive at a televised debate in Prague January 17, 2013. The second round of the first-ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing President Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS MEDIA) 

Czech presidential candidate Milos Zeman smiles before a televised debate with Karel Schwarzenberg in Prague January 17, 2013. The second round of the first-ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing President Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS MEDIA) 

Czech presidential candidates Karel Schwarzenberg (R) and Milos Zeman wait for the start of a televised debate in Prague January 17, 2013. The second round of the first-ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing President Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS MEDIA) 

Czech presidential candidates Karel Schwarzenberg (R) and Milos Zeman chat before a televised debate in Prague January 17, 2013. The second round of the first-ever direct presidential election in Czech Republic starts on January 25, to replace the outgoing President Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS MEDIA) 

Czech presidential candidate Karel Schwarzenberg (L) is embraced by Roman Catholic priest Ladislav Heryan after the first round of the country's first direct presidential election to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 12, 2013. Former leftist Prime Minister Milos Zeman will face off against Schwarzenberg, 75, who won a surprisingly strong 22 percent, knocking statistician Jan Fischer, a favourite in opinion polls before the vote, out of the race. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidate Karel Schwarzenberg greets supporters after the first round of the country's first direct presidential election to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 12, 2013. Former leftist Prime Minister Milos Zeman will face off against Schwarzenberg, 75, who won a surprisingly strong 22 percent, knocking statistician Jan Fischer, a favourite in opinion polls before the vote, out of the race. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidate Karel Schwarzenberg (C) answers media questions after the first round of the country's first direct presidential election to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 12, 2013. Former leftist Prime Minister Milos Zeman will face off against Schwarzenberg, 75, who won a surprisingly strong 22 percent, knocking statistician Jan Fischer, a favourite in opinion polls before the vote, out of the race. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Front-runner presidential candidate Milos Zeman speaks to the media in Prague January 12, 2013, after the first round of the country's direct presidential election put him in the lead for a second round run-off to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Front-runner presidential candidate Milos Zeman speaks to the media in Prague January 12, 2013, after the first round of the country's direct presidential election put him in the lead for a second round run-off to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Front runner presidential candidate Milos Zeman speaks to the media in his team's headquarters in Prague January 12, 2013, after the first round of the country's direct presidential election put him in the lead for a second round run-off to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS HEADSHOT) 

Front runner presidential candidate Milos Zeman stands with his daughter Katerina (L) and supporters in his team's headquarters in Prague January 12, 2013, after the first round of the country's direct presidential election put him in the lead for a second round run-off to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Front runner presidential candidate Milos Zeman stands with his daughter Katerina in his team's headquarters in Prague January 12, 2013, after the first round of the country's direct presidential election put him in the lead for a second round run-off to replace outgoing president Vaclav Klaus. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Czech presidential candidate Karel Schwarzenberg smiles as he listens to questions from media after the polling stations closed for the country's first ever direct presidential election to replace the outgoing president Vaclav Klaus, in Prague January 12, 2013. REUTERS/David W Cerny (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Presidential candidate Milos Zeman speaks to the media after the first round of the country's direct presidential election put him in the lead for a second round run-off to replace outgoing President Vaclav Klaus in Prague January 12, 2013. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Presidential candidate Milos Zeman arrives to a news room to speak to the media after the first round of the country's direct presidential election put him in the lead for a second round run-off to replace outgoing President Vaclav Klaus in Prague January 12, 2013. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)