The 100th anniversary of Austria and Czechoslovakia special article by president emeritus of the Austrian federal council der Präsident im demokratischen Verfassungsstaat

This article was created to the occasion of Czech presidential election in 2018. In light of the 100th anniversary of Austria and Czechoslovakia the article offers a comparison of Austrian and Czech presidential powers. With regard to common history of both countries it reflects the development from monarchy to a republican system in Austria. The role of president as a representative of statehood is treated with regard to major state functions: legislation, judiciary and administration.