Klaus: Sarkozy harms Europe

President Václav Klaus has branded French President Nicolas Sarkozy as “harmful to the European Union and the whole of Europe”. Referring to Mr Sarkozy’s criticism of the Czech President’s refusal to fly the EU flag over his office at Prague Castle, President Klaus said Mr Sarkozy was anti-European in that he didn’t respect the opinions of others, which, as President Klaus said, was one of Europe’s fundamental values. While the Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg refused to comment on Mr Klaus’ remarks, he appreciated Mr Sarkozy’s role during the outgoing French EU presidency. Other Czech politicians believed the argument between the presidents was personal, and said they hoped both politicians would cooperate during the Czech EU presidency.