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When did Klaus withdraw from politics briefly?

  • 2000

  • 2002

  • 2004

  • 2006

Answer

Klaus withdrew from politics briefly in 2002 following a scandal involving the illegal financing of his Civic Democratic Party. Accused of accepting illegal donations from wealthy businessmen, Klaus was forced to step down as party leader. He made a political comeback in 2003 and was re-elected as Prime Minister the following year.
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