Formulaic premier

By Adam Drda - 07.05.2009 / 05:15 CET

The stop-gap leader is a man of no party and no enemies.

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Curriculum Vitae

1951: Born, Prague
1974: Degree in statistics and econometrics from Economics University, Prague
1974: Joins Czechoslovak Statistical Office
1980-89 Member of Czechoslovak Communist Party
1985: Postgraduate degree from Economics University, Prague
1990-2000: Head of statistical office's elections team
2000-02: Works at polling agency Taylor Nelson Sofres Factum
2001: Joins International Monetary Fund mission in East Timor
2002-03: Head of statistical research unit at Economics University
2003: Head of Czech Statistical Office
2009-: Czech prime minister