A June poll claims 34 per cent of Czechs want to leave the diminishing European Union

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A Czech referendum would go against the will of the nation’s government officials who oppose the idea of an in/out vote, as well as EU officials who are scrambling to keep the crumbling union together and the President’s own opinions on the European project.

But a June poll claims 34 per cent of Czechs want to leave the diminishing European Union, following in the footsteps of the UK after the historic vote for Brexit.

Speaking to voters in a small Czech town President Zeman said: “I disagree with those who are in favour of leaving the EU.

“But I'll do my best to have a referendum so they can express themselves.