Vladimír Vetchý (born 1949) is a former Czech politician for Czech Social Democratic Party. He served as defense minister from 22 July 1998 to 3 May 2001 in Miloš Zeman's Cabinet.[1] Vetchý was criticized for failing to meet targets relating to the Czech Republic's NATO accession, leading to his dismissal.[2]

Vladimír Vetchý
Minister of Defence
In office
22 July 1998 – 4 May 2001
Prime MinisterMiloš Zeman
Preceded byMichal Lobkowicz
Succeeded byJaroslav Tvrdík
Personal details
Born (1949-05-09) 9 May 1949 (age 75)
Třebíč, Czechoslovakia
Political partyKSČ (1980–1989)
ČSSD (1991–present)
Alma materMasaryk University

References

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  1. ^ "RNDr. Vladimír Vetchý, CSc". www.psp.cz. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Defence Minister dismissed after months of speculation". Radio Prague International. Retrieved 9 April 2020.