EStat.cz

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eStat.cz
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Founded2004
Founder Edvard Kožušník
Typeassociation
Focus Austerity politics
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Website www.estat.cz (in Czech)

eStat.cz is a think tank based in the Czech Republic. Its focus is an efficient government and public services. It was founded in 2004. [1]

History

eStat.cz was founded in 2004 by Edvard Kožušník and Michal Tošovský. Leader of the Civic Democratic Party Mirek Topolánek also initiated foundation of the think tank. [2] [3]

eStat.cz started its Internet television in 2008. Some media[ specify ] called it a television of the Civic Democratic Party. eStat.cz television was used by Mirek Topolánek and Pavel Bém. Ivo Brokeš from eStat.cz stated that politicians from other parties can use it too. [4]

eStat.cz also fought against ratification of Lisbon Treaty. They argued that the treaty gives too much power to the European Commission and leads to European superstate. [5]

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References

  1. "Financování inovací soukromým kapitálem". Tuesday.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  2. Kožušník, Edvard (5 November 2007). "Vznik a financování eStat.cz". Aktuálně.cz - Víte, co se právě děje (in Czech). Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  3. "Pavouk News". www.paulczynski.cz. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  4. "ODS má "svou" televizi na internetu". iDNES.cz. 12 December 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  5. "Think-tank: Lisbon Treaty brings new imperialism". Aktuálně.cz - Víte, co se právě děje (in Czech). 3 November 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2017.