Cabinet of Petr Nečas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cabinet of Petr Nečas |
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 11th Cabinet of Czech Republic |
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| 13 July 2010 - 10 July 2013 | |
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Petr Nečas, Prime Minister
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| Date formed | 13 July 2010 |
| Date dissolved | 10 July 2013 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Václav Klaus Miloš Zeman |
| Head of government | Petr Nečas |
| Deputy head of government | Karel Schwarzenberg Radek John (until 12 March 2012) Karolína Peake (since 12 March 2012) |
| No. of ministers | 15-17 |
| Member parties | Civic Democratic Party (ODS) TOP 09 Public Affairs (until 12 March 2012) LIDEM (since 12 March 2012) |
| Status in legislature | Majority (coalition)
118 / 200 (59%)
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| Opposition parties | Czech Social Democratic Party (ČSSD) Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia Public Affairs (since 12 March 2012) |
| Opposition leader | Bohuslav Sobotka |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 2010 Czech legislative election |
| Predecessor | Jan Fischer's Cabinet |
| Successor | Jiří Rusnok's Cabinet |
The Cabinet of Petr Nečas was a group of top government officials in the Czech Republic. This team was led by Petr Nečas, who was the Prime Minister. It was formed after the country's election in 2010.
This government was a "coalition" cabinet. This means it was made up of several political parties working together. The main parties in this cabinet were the Civic Democratic Party (ODS), TOP 09, and Public Affairs. Later, the Public Affairs party was replaced by another party called LIDEM. The cabinet worked together to govern the Czech Republic from July 2010 until July 2013.
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What is a Government Cabinet?
A government cabinet is like a special team that helps the country's leader, the Prime Minister or President, run the country. Each member of the cabinet is usually in charge of a specific area, like health, education, or defense. These members are called ministers. They work together to make important decisions and create new laws.
How the Nečas Cabinet was Formed
After the 2010 Czech legislative election in May 2010, no single political party won enough votes to govern alone. So, the Civic Democratic Party, TOP 09, and Public Affairs decided to join forces. They formed a coalition government. This allowed them to have enough support in the parliament to pass laws and lead the country.
Key Roles in the Cabinet
The Cabinet of Petr Nečas had many important ministers. Each minister was responsible for a different part of the government. Here are some of the main roles:
Prime Minister
The Prime Minister is the head of the government. They lead the cabinet and are in charge of making sure the government's plans are carried out.
- Petr Nečas was the Prime Minister for the entire time this cabinet was in power.
Deputy Prime Ministers
Deputy Prime Ministers help the Prime Minister and can take over if the Prime Minister is not available. They often have other important roles too.
- Karel Schwarzenberg was the First Deputy Prime Minister and also the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- Radek John and later Karolína Peake also served as Deputy Prime Ministers.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
This minister handles the country's relationships with other nations around the world. They work on diplomacy and international agreements.
- Karel Schwarzenberg held this important position.
Minister of the Interior
This minister is responsible for the country's internal security, including the police and public order.
- Radek John and later Jan Kubice served as Minister of the Interior.
Minister of Finance
The Minister of Finance manages the country's money, including taxes and the national budget.
- Miroslav Kalousek was the Minister of Finance.
Minister of Defence
This minister is in charge of the country's military and national security.
- Several people held this role, including Alexandr Vondra and Vlastimil Picek.
Minister of Health
This minister oversees the country's healthcare system, including hospitals and public health.
- Leoš Heger was the Minister of Health.
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport
This minister is responsible for schools, universities, and programs for young people and sports.
- Josef Dobeš and later Petr Fiala held this position.
End of the Cabinet
The Cabinet of Petr Nečas lasted for about three years. It ended in July 2013. After this cabinet, a new government was formed, led by Jiří Rusnok.
