Was Zeman's economic policy criticized as protectionist?
Indeed, some of my later economic policies were characterized as protectionist. This stemmed from a growing conviction that the unbridled pursuit of global economic integration could sometimes undermine domestic industries and national sovereignty. My focus shifted towards ensuring that Czech businesses and workers benefited from economic development. This sometimes meant advocating for measures that favored domestic producers or restricted certain foreign economic activities, a stance that garnered both support and criticism for its deviation from earlier, more liberal economic tenets.
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