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Pavel leads ahead of Czech vote; opponent plays on war fears

FILE PHOTO: Czech presidential candidate Petr Pavel attends the last radio debate before the country's direct presidential election in Prague, Czech Republic, January 13, 2023. REUTERS/David W Cerny/File Photo/File Photo

Retired general and former NATO official Petr Pavel led billionaire ex-prime minister Andrej Babis by a double-digit margin ahead of a Czech presidential election run-off vote, two final polls showed on Monday.

Czech presidents do not wield much daily powers but they appoint prime ministers, central bank governors, and have a limited role in foreign policy. They also shape public debate and can pressure governments on policies.

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