Jiří Rusnok

Who is Jiří Rusnok?

Jiří Rusnok is a Czech politician and economist who has served as Prime Minister of the Czech Republic since 2013. Previously he served in the government of the Czech Republic as Minister of Finance from 2001 to 2002 and as Minister of Industry and Trade from 2002 to 2003. On 25 June 2013, he was appointed as Prime Minister by President Miloš Zeman. Rusnok replaced Petr Nečas, who resigned over a corruption and spying affair. Rusnok was Zeman's economic advisor before the appointment. He is also a member of the National Economic Council of the Czech Republic.