Václav Klaus calls right to a dignified life nonsense, labels critics dictators

Former Czech president Václav Klaus said the "right to a dignified life" is a nonsensical, extremist, progressive notion. He made the remarks during a TV Nova debate on migration, extending the comment to a universal context. In the same interview, Klaus called a moderator who opposed his view a dictator. The statements were reported by Czech media outlets.

Klaus’s comments have sparked criticism, with observers noting his dismissal of human‑rights language and his confrontational tone toward media figures.