EDS was registered with the Czech Ministry of the Interior in the week prior to 27 November 2008.[1] It was announced to the public at the National Gallery in Prague on 26 November 2008.[1]
Position
EDS focusses on the economic development of the Czech Republic, the adoption of the euro and energy security.[2] It is for European integration and adopting European law in Czech legislation.[1][3]
Jiří Šedivý,[2] former army Chief of General Staff. The involvement of former senior members of the military in Czech politics is regarded as unusual.[2]