The prime minister of the Czech Republic (

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: ''Předseda vlády České republiky'') is the head of the

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and the '' de facto'' leader and most powerful member of the executive branch. The

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provides that certain presidential actions require the prime minister's

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, including in appointing judges and ambassadors, commanding the

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, ratifying treaties and issuing amnesties. The current prime minister,

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, leader of the

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, was sworn-in by President

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on 17 December 2021, following the 2021 election and serves as

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person in the office.

Role

The prime minister is also authorised to release a member of the government or from confidence, relating to

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. By virtue of their position, they represent the Czech Republic in the European Council and are entitled to a diplomatic passport. The prime minister also serves as direct superior of the General Inspection of Security Forces, when they appoint and dismiss its director, who is responsible to them of the performance of their function. According to Article 63 of the Constitution, the prime minister bears responsibility for signing the decisions together with the entire government of Czech Republic. They can authorise another member of the government to countersign and refuse to co-sign.

Powers

One important power of the prime minister is the possibility of replacing the entire government by their decision and declare a state of emergency. The government must approve or cancel its decision within 24 hours of its announcement. In case a decision-making crisis would pass to the government, the prime minister would decide with Ministry of Defense.

Residence

The building was built from 1911 to 1914. It was designed by the Viennese architect

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. File:Kramarova vila.jpg, Kramář's Villa seen from the garden File:Kramarova vila 2.jpg, View from the garden File:Kramarova vila pracovna stul.jpg, Home office of the prime minister

List of heads of government

Notes

References

{{Prime Minister Prime ministers of the Czech Republic Government of the Czech Republic 1993 establishments in the Czech Republic