The Masaryk Democratic Party (, MDS) was a

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political party in the Czech Republic, founded on 25 May 1992. The party follows the legacy of the first

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President

Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk Tomáš () is a Czech name, Czech and Slovak name, Slovak given name, equivalent to the name Thomas (name), Thomas. Tomáš is also a surname (feminine: Tomášová). Notable people with the name include: Given name Sport *Tomáš Berdych (born 198 ...

and considers itself a successor and to the tradition of the historical

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History

In the

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and

2006 2006 was designated as the International Year of Deserts and Desertification. Events January * January 1– 4 – Russia temporarily cuts shipment of natural gas to Ukraine during a price dispute. * January 12 – A stampede during t ...

municipal elections, the party co-operated with the

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and the

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. In the

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, party leader Michal Chromec was a candidate in the

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on the united list of the

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, but failed to qualify for the second round. The party was dissolved in 2022.

Leaders

* Otomar Venzhöfer (2001–2012) * Michal Chromec (since 2012)

References

External links

Masaryk Democratic Party – Facebook page
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