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Vlasta Parkanová
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Minister of Defence
In office
9 January 2007 – 8 May 2009
Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek
Preceded by Jiří Šedivý
Succeeded by Martin Barták
First Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic
In office
23 January 2009 – 8 May 2009
Preceded by Jiří Čunek (2007)
Succeeded by Karel Schwarzenberg (2010)
Minister of Justice
In office
7 January 1997 – 22 July 1998
Prime Minister Václav Klaus
Josef Tošovský
Preceded by Jan Kalvoda
Succeeded by Otakar Motejl
Chairman of the Government Legislative Council
In office
7 January 1997 – 2 January 1998
Prime Minister Václav Klaus
Preceded by Jan Kalvoda
Succeeded by Miloslav Výborný
Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In office
2 December 1997 – 28 August 2013
Personal details
Born (1951-11-21) 21 November 1951 (age 73)
Prague, Czechoslovakia
Political party TOP 09
Other political
affiliations
OF(1989)
ODA (1991-1998)
KDU-ČSL (2001–2009)

Vlasta Parkanová was born on November 21, 1951. She is a Czech politician who has held several important jobs in her country's government. She served as the Minister of Defence and also as the Minister of Justice. She was also a member of the Chamber of Deputies for many years.

Who is Vlasta Parkanová?

Vlasta Parkanová is a well-known figure in Czech politics. She has worked hard to serve her country in different roles. Being a politician means she helps make decisions for the country.

Early Life and Education

Vlasta Parkanová was born in Prague, which was then part of Czechoslovakia. She studied law at Charles University in Prague. She finished her studies in 1975. This education helped her prepare for her future career.

A Career in Law

Before becoming a politician, Vlasta Parkanová worked as a lawyer. From 1970 to 1990, she was a corporate lawyer. This means she helped businesses with their legal matters. Most of her work was with companies in the agriculture field.

Serving Her Country

Vlasta Parkanová became a member of the Chamber of Deputies in 1997. The Chamber of Deputies is like a parliament. Members, called MPs, help create laws and represent the people. She served as an MP until 2013.

Important Roles in Government

Vlasta Parkanová held several key positions in the Czech government:

  • Minister of Justice: From 1997 to 1998, she was the Minister of Justice. This role involves overseeing the country's legal system. It includes courts and laws.
  • Chairman of the Government Legislative Council: At the same time, she led a council that helped prepare new laws. This job was from 1997 to 1998.
  • Minister of Defence: From 2007 to 2009, she was the Minister of Defence. This important job means she was in charge of the country's military and its protection.
  • First Deputy Prime Minister: For a short time in 2009, she also served as the First Deputy Prime Minister. This is a very high-ranking position.

Vlasta Parkanová has been a member of different political parties. These include the Civic Forum, Civic Democratic Alliance, KDU-ČSL, and TOP 09.

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