Now the only signature missing is that of Czech President Vaclav Klaus, who has also expressed concerns about a more powerful EU.

VOA: standard.2009.10.10

The proposed treaty, which replaces plans for an E.U.constitution, is opposed by the Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus.

VOA: standard.2009.05.11

He says he flies to Strasbourg on Wednesday, and after the trip he will hand in his resignation to President Vaclav Klaus according to the constitution.

VOA: standard.2009.03.25

Zeman replaces Vaclav Klaus, who must step down after serving the maximum of two terms.

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Last October, they gave in, making Vaclav Klaus the last man standing in Europe.

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Vaclav Klaus, the prime minister, has so far resisted calls for greater shareholder protection.

ECONOMIST: Czech investment funds