eStat.cz
Founded2004
FounderEdvard Kožušník
Typeassociation
FocusAusterity politics
Location
Websitewww.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]

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]

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 (in Czech). Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "ODS má "svou" televizi na internetu". iDNES.cz (in Czech). 12 December 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "Think-tank: Lisbon Treaty brings new imperialism". Aktuálně.cz (in Czech). 3 November 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
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