2009_Christian_and_Democratic_Union_–_Czechoslovak_People's_Party_leadership_election
2009 Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party leadership election
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A leadership election for Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party (KDU-ČSL) was held on 30 May 2009. Cyril Svoboda was elected leader of the party. Incumbent leader Jiří Čunek was eliminated in the first round.[1] Other candidates were Jan Březina and Michael Šojdrová. Svoboda's victory was welcomed by Social democratic leader Jiří Paroubek because Svoboda represents left wing in the party.[2][3]