According to the Associated Press, Czech President Milos Zeman has refused to fully explain his stance, saying he doesn’t want to “humiliate” the candidate, Martin Putna, “by naming the reasons publicly.”
President Zeman said he “does not recognise people aspiring to teach at universities” who also attend gay festivals.
On Monday, President Zeman said Mr Putna’s sexual orientation itself is not an issue.
Czech presidents formally appoint the country’s university professors.
Politicians and universities have criticised President Zeman’s remarks.
The last time that a Czech president did not award a professorship to somebody recommended to him by the universities was in the late 1940s when the Communist party was dominating the education establishment.
Compared to other central European countries, the Czech Republic is considered relatively progressive on LGBT issues.
Although equal marriage is not currently legal, the country does recognise same-sex partnerships and has a number of anti-discrimination laws in place.
He should be a little more cautious when treading this thin line, since one of the biggest industries of the Czech Republic is gay porn.
It's the sole reason they are the most progressive of the Slovak countries when it comes to gay rights.
Money talks, bullshit walks...
Hmm, maybe they should try this in Russia...lots of cute bois just achin' for some man love there.
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