Ex-Czech official calls for democratic resilienceCOUNTERING AUTOCRACY: Europe can learn from Taiwan’s wisdom in investing in resilience and building alliances, a former Czech lower house president saidBy Huang Ching-hsuang and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporter, with staff writerFormer Czech Chamber of Deputies president Marketa Pekarova Adamova yesterday called for democratic resilience to counter sustained stress from autocratic regimes. President William Lai, right, and former Czech Chamber of Deputies president Marketa Pekarova Adamova pose for a photograph at the Presidential Office in Taipei yesterday. Photo courtesy of the Presidential OfficeHighlighting the importance of resilience, Adamova said that building resilience depends on long-term vision and the courage of citizens. Separately yesterday, President William Lai (賴清德) bestowed one of Taiwan’s highest honors on Adamova in recognition of her contributions to deepening bilateral relations. Lai awarded Pekarova Adamova the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon at the Presidential Office in Taipei.

Source: Taipei Times January 20, 2026 17:14 UTC