Q: The Czech Republic has had a positive current account balance since 2014, as well as low and falling debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratios. In 2016, what achievements were the most important to you?
A: I’m proud to say the Czech Republic acts as a fiscally responsible entity. In 2016, we achieved the best financial results in the history of the independent Czech Republic. We have managed to achieve a budget surplus, mainly due to the better collection of taxes. At the end of 2016, the country’s debt was €2.6bn lower compared with the starting point of our government term in January 2014.
