Publication at Faculty of Arts |
2008
Abstract
The article analyzes the development Czech (Czechoslovak) Social Democratic Party (ČSSD) since the fall of communist regime in 1989 to 2008. It concentrates on the changes of party strategy and position inside the Czech party system, step-by step process of internal development and formation of the party structures.
The author deals with the transformation of the party strategy from “loyal” opposition toward strong oppositional party in 1993, he describes the main challenges connected with the problems when the party formed a minority cabinet (1998) and when the party formed a coalition with center-right wing parties (2002-2006). He also stresses the problems with party leadership.