EStat.cz explained

eStat.cz
Type:association
Founded Date:2004
Founder:Edvard Kožušník
Location:Prague, Czech Republic
Focus:Austerity politics

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]

eStat.cz started its Internet television in 2008. Some media 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.[3]

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.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Financování inovací soukromým kapitálem. Tuesday.cz. 29 July 2017. cs.
  2. Web site: Kožušník. Edvard. Vznik a financování eStat.cz. Aktuálně.cz. 5 November 2007. 29 July 2017. cs.
  3. Web site: ODS má "svou" televizi na internetu. iDNES.cz. 29 July 2017. 12 December 2008. cs.
  4. Web site: Think-tank: Lisbon Treaty brings new imperialism. Aktuálně.cz. 29 July 2017. cs. 3 November 2008.