Representative: Václav Havel Library to continue despite turmoil

A representative of the Václav Havel Library says new donors have expressed interest in supporting the institution. David Dušek, who is the only remaining member of its board of directors, said it will continue operating next year. The rest of the board of directors stood down recently, two key donors have said they are cutting ties with the library and many staff members have given notice.

The director of the Václav Havel Library, economist Tomáš Sedláček, has been criticised by some of those departing over his stewardship of the non-profit, which was established in 2004.