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World Service,16 Sep 1999,30 mins

Vaclav Havel - Czech presidential powers under attack

Weekend, From the BBC World Service Archive

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A comparison of presidental powers across Europe in light of Vaclav Havel protesting against proposed reforms in Czechoslovakia. Also, homophobia in old people's homes; School uniforms - should Germany's school children start wearing them again?

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