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Curriculum Vitae
1964: Born, Uherské Hradište
1988: Degree in physical science, J.E. Purkyne University, Brno
1988: Postgraduate degree, natural sciences, J.E. Purkyne University
1988-89: Compulsory military service
1988-92: Engineer and researcher, Tesla
1992-: Member of parliament, Civic Democrats (ODS)
1995-96: First deputy minister of defence
1996-98: Deputy chairman, joint committee of Czech and European parliaments
1996-2002: Chairman, committee for defence and security
1998: Shadow minister of defence
1999-2010: Deputy chairman of the ODS
2002-06: Deputy chairman, European affairs committee
2006-09: Deputy prime minister and minister of labour and social affairs
2010-: Leader of the ODS
2010-: Prime minister
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