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Klaus sworn in

President closes chapter of contentious political period

March 5th, 2008 issue

(Updated March 7, 2008) President Václav Klaus signed on for another five-year term in office on Friday saying he expects the political atmosphere to calm down after a few tense weeks.

Klaus narrowly defeated challenger Czech-American economist Jan Švejnar on Feb. 15 after three rounds of voting by Parliament. The vote was Parliament's second try to elect a president. The first one on Feb. 8 was filled with heated disputes between politicians and ended without a clear winner.
“I think that the adrenaline level is increased in every dramatic moment and the elections are a classic example of this,” Klaus told journalists, following a swearing-in ceremony at Prague Castle. “I think there will now be a certain calming down.”
At the inauguration, Klaus honored Tomáš Masaryk, Czechoslovakia’s first president. Former president Václav Havel and his wife Dagmar attended the ceremony.

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President Václav Klaus addresses dignitaries at the Prague Castle at his swearing-in ceremony for a second term.
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Klaus takes the oath of office with an original copy of the Czech Constitution during a ceremony marking his second term as president.
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Former Czech President Václav Havel receives a round of applause during a ceremony marking President Klaus's second term.
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Dignitaries at Prague Castle watch as President Klaus reviews a ceremonial honor guard during ceremonies marking his second term.
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President Václav Klaus, right, and defense minister Vlasta Parkanová, left, review a ceremonial honor guard.
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President Klaus reviews the ceremonial honor guard.
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President Klaus greets well-wishers following his swearing-in ceremony for a second term at Prague Castle.
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