and his accomplices, complete with invented descriptions of their supposed contributions. Reception Czech government called the presidency a success. Czech presidency was praised for many successes such as resolution of Gas crisis or support of renewable energy sources. The most critical point was fall of Topolánek's government. According to poll in July 2009, 54% considered the Presidency successful while 36% unsuccessful. Notes 2009 in the Czech Republic Political history of the Czech Republic Presidency of the Council of the European Union Civic Democratic Party (Czech Republic) 2009 in the European Union