Klaus not to fly EU flag over Prague Castle during country’s EU presidency

President Václav Klaus said on Monday that he would not fly an EU flag over Prague Castle during the Czech Republic’s EU presidency. Mr Klaus refused to fly the flag over the presidential office when the country joined the EU in 2004, explaining his move by saying that the Czech Republic ‘was no EU province’. The president has long been known for his euro-scepticism and vocal opposition to key EU policies. The European Union flag currently flies over the seat of government, and will remain there indefinitely, deputy PM Alexandr Vondra said.