Barack Obama in Prague: “Human destiny will be what we make of it.” Barack Obama visited Prague on 4 and 5 April as part of his first European trip as US president. The visit was transformed into an historical event occurring at a moment that was thoroughly awkward for the Czech Republic: Shortly before Obama’s arrival the Czech government, currently holding the EU presidency, had to resign due to a vote of no confidence. Both Czech PM Mirek Topolánek and Czech President Václav Klaus welcomed Michelle and Barack Obama to Prague.
