Extremism has no place at Prague Castle

President Václav Klaus has always been a politician with distinct yet — until recently — not extreme opinions. Yet in a remarkable essay for Právo titled “A small Czech Hilsneriad, or another case of the dictatorship of political correctness,” he defends right-wing extremist politician Ladislav Bátora, who was set to become — allegedly upon Prague Castle’s recommendation — first deputy of Education Minister Josef Dobeš (Public Affairs, VV).

But seeing that the media and politicians branded Bátora an extremist, he will most likely be just his aide. In the Klaus’ opinion, this is unjust since that which is “politically correct” is throughout the world and in our country, too, allegedly defined by a group of people who have attained an incredibly strong position in the media.