The Czech President has accused EU leaders of restricting democracy over the manner in which they have handled Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon treaty.
Vaclav Klaus – who is next in line to take over the rotating EU Presidency - believes the treaty will not enhance freedom and democracy in Europe.
The President spent the last night of his visit to Ireland meeting Declan Ganley, the head of anti-Lisbon group Libertas.
Both men denied that the meeting breached the protocol of a state visit.
President Klaus said he is not happy with how Ireland has been treated for voting no to Lisbon.