Jaroslav Kubera
Czech politician and Senate President
Born
February 16th, 1947
78 years ago
Died
January 20th, 2020
5 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Czech Republic
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Served as a prominent Czech politician, holding the position of President of the Senate from 2018 until death in 2020. Represented the Civic Democratic Party and was active in regional politics prior to his role in the Senate. Emphasized issues related to provincial development and local governance.
Elected President of the Senate in 2018
Served as a member of the Czech National Council
Supported regional development policies
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