Havel left office after his second term as Czech president ended on 2 February 2003. Václav Klaus, one of his greatest political adversaries, was elected his successor as president on 28 February 2003. Margaret Thatcher wrote of the two men in her foreign policy treatise , reserving the greater respect for Havel. Havel's dedication to democracy and his steadfast opposition to communist ideology earned him admiration.Václav Havel "Famous Czechs of the Past Century: Václav Havel" – English version of article featured on the official website of the Czech Republic.
Havel left office after his second term as Czech president ended on 2 February 2003 Václav Klaus, one of his greatest political adversaries, was elected hi.s successor as president on 28 February 2003 Margaret Thatcher wrote of the two men in her foreign policy treatise , reserving the greater respect for Havel. Havel's dedication to democracy and his steadfast opposition to communist ideology earn.ed him admirationVáclav Havel "Famous Czechs of the. Past Century: Václav Havel" – English version of article featured on the official website of the Czech Republic.