Petr Mach

Credentials

• Ph.D. Finance,  University of Economics and Business (Vysoká škola ekonomická), Prague (2003)¹“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
• Ing. (“inženýr” or Engineering Degree), Finance, University of Economics and Business (Vysoká škola ekonomická), Prague (1999)²“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
• Bc. (Bachelor of Science) Statistika-ekonometrie (Statistics-econometrics), University of Economics and Business (Vysoká škola ekonomická), Prague (1996)³“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF

Background

Petr Mach was the executive director of the Prague-based Czech group Center for Economics and Politics (Centrum pro ekonomiku a politiku)⁴“About Us,” CEP. Translated from the original with Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/hLRMJ from 1999 to 2009.⁵“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF The CEP was founded by climate change skeptic Vaclav Klaus, a former president of the Czech Republic. Petr Mach was an advisor to Klaus from 2003 to 2009.⁶“Petr Mach: The Questionable Theory of Global Warming,” CEP, February 1, 2005. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/SxYMg ⁷“Petr Mach: How to read the Lisbon Treaty,” CEP, July 4, 2008. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/3waxR

According to his CV, from 2006 to 2010, Petr Mach was first a member and later deputy chairman of the Supervisory Board of MERO,⁸“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF a pipeline company that describes itself as “the only transporter of crude oil into the Czech Republic and the most important company ensuring storage of strategic emergency crude oil reserves.”⁹“Mero Česká republika,” MERO. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/t1AS9

More recently, Petr Mach  taught courses at the University of Finance and Administration (VŠFS), a school in the Czech Republic, on “Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Lobbying.”¹⁰“Mr. Petr Mach, VŠFS pedagogue becomes a Member of the European Parliament (MEP),” University of Finance and Administration, June 16, 2014. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL:https://archive.vn/YHY5f

Petr Mach was a Czech MEP (European Parliament minister) from 2014 to 2017.¹¹“Petr Mach,” Petrmach.cz. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/qYUgm

Petr Mach has been the chairman of the extra-parliamentary Free Citizens’ Party (Strana Svobodnych Obcanu),¹²“Petr MACH,” MEPs: European Parliament. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL:https://archive.vn/R0qRq, which was founded in 2009. At its founding, the party campaigned against the Lisbon Treaty in the Czech Republic¹³“Mach to seek re-election as Free Citizens’ Party head,” Prague Daily Monitor, November 13, 2017. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/uJn4I . While alleged as not having “any formal link with Vaclav Klaus,” Klaus was described as a “close associate,” and the party mirrored Klaus’ “ideas on the Lisbon Treaty and economics,” The Irish Times reported in 2009.¹⁴“Anti-Lisbon party launches in Czech Republic,” The Irish Times, January 12, 2009. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/FqXMU

Stance on Climate Change

December 1, 2009

Ahead of the Copenhagen climate summit in 2009, Petr Mach wrote in a post on the website of the Center for Economics and Politics (Centrum pro ekonomiku a politiku) titled “There is no global warming”:¹⁵“Petr Mach: There is no global warming,” cepin.cz,¹⁶ December 1, 2009. Translated from the original with Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/0ki1J

“As is well known, global temperatures have not risen since the beginning of the millennium, while the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere continues to rise (from 370 to 390 millionths of atmospheric particles, or from 0.037% to 0.039%) […] The computer models of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change were again wrong.”

Mach continued:¹⁷“Petr Mach: There is no global warming,” cepin.cz, December 1, 2009. Translated from the original with Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/0ki1J

“The policy of promoting renewables has been triggered by panic over global warming. Let’s hope that this panic has now been replaced by the swine flu mania. Global warming turned out to be just hype.”

February 1, 2005

In a post on the website of the Center for Economics and Politics (Centrum pro ekonomiku a politiku), titled “The Questionable Theory of Global Warming,” Petr Mach wrote¹⁸:“Petr Mach: The Questionable Theory of Global Warming,” cepin.cz, February 1, 2005. Translated from the original with Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/SxYMg

“While the general opinion supports the hypothesis about harmful global warming resulting from burning of fossil fuels, hard data do not support beyond all doubt the assertion that global warming is indeed happening and what is more, the theory does not prove that burning fossil fuels causes harm to the nature…[T]he theory of global warming is built on shaky foundations. It is, at least, questionable to set ourselves costly complying with regulatory requirements on the basis of a questionable hypothesis. Coal, oil and gas are gifts of nature and by burning them, we emit into the nature valuable carbon dioxide which serves as a source for renewal of life in the nature. No feeling of guilt should take place because of burning coal, oil and gas. Alternative energy sources will surely be competitive in future. For the time being, however, it is more efficient to produce energy by burning fossil fuels. Let us not waste resources – ten billion Czech crowns should rather stay in the pockets of our citizens, so that they may use the money more effectively than politicians influenced by momentary moods of environmental pressure groups.”

Key Quotes

December 2006

Petr Mach was interviewed on Cech Radio 1 regarding global warming:¹⁹“ČRo Radiožurnál: Důsledky globálního oteplování pro Zemi,” (ČRo Radiožurnál: Consequences of Global Warming for the Earth), Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz), December 14, 2006. Translated from the original with Google Translate.²⁰ Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/15UOQ

“Well, I think it would be too bold to say that one could influence such a magnificent thing as the climate. I think that in this, Earth and nature as humanity still transcends us, because the idea that we could change the global temperature by one degree, by two degrees, by some regulation, policy measure and change in behavior and consumption is, I think, really bold. If we thought that this could be done by human activity, then imagine that humanity would decide to simply change the climate by two degrees. I don’t think it’s just possible, it’s out of the question. I think this thesis is supported by the existing uncertainty that there are, on the one hand, the studies that you mention and, on the other hand, that there are many studies that question this. I’m not an expert on global temperature. I think it’s hard to measure, but for example, if we look at a more reliable source, and that is the local temperature in Prague’s Klementinum, we can observe the history of two hundred and thirty, or how many years when it is measured, such a ‘U’ shape, the average temperature was sometime around 1800. eleven degrees, then dropped a hundred years later to nine and now rises again to eleven.”

Key Deeds

September 2020

Petr Mach and Vaclav Klaus were featured in Marc Morano’s film Climate Hustle 2: Rise of the Climate Monarchy.²¹Ben Jervey. “Climate Hustle 2: Showcasing a Thinning Roster of Climate Science Deniers,” DeSmog, September 24, 2020. The film was produced by the fossil-fuel funded Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) and featured a “Thinning Roster of Climate Science Deniers” according to DeSmog‘s reporting.²²Climate Hustle 2: Rise of the Climate Monarchy. CFACT/ CDR Communications, Inc., 2020.

In the film, Vaclav Klaus claimed that “the green agenda, and the environmentalist agenda and the fighting climate agenda is trying to basically stop the existence of the free market system, which we were fighting for, for and we are dreaming about in the communist era for decades.” Actor and film host Kevin Sorbo, commented that these “sentiments are shared by others, like Petr Mach, who also lived under Soviet oppression.”²³Climate Hustle 2: Rise of the Climate Monarchy. CFACT/ CDR Communications, Inc., 2020.

In the film, Petr Mach said, “that’s very sad for countries like mine that we got rid of regulation of Soviet style. And now, new regulations are coming from the West. Unfortunately.”²⁴Climate Hustle 2: Rise of the Climate Monarchy. CFACT/ CDR Communications, Inc., 2020.

October 2016

DeSmog UK reported that Petr Mach was among around 30 people who attended a screening of the first Climate Hustle film, held at the EU Parliament building in Brussels. The event was organized by the Eurosceptic Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy Group (EFDD) and UKIP MEP Roger Helmer.²⁵Kyla Mandel. “Eurosceptics Screen ‘Climate Hustle’ Denial Film to Mostly Empty Room in Brussels Parliament,” DeSmog UK, October 22, 2016.

Affiliations

• Vaclav Klaus — Former advisor (2003–2007).²⁶“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
• European Parliament — Member (2014–2017).²⁷“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
• Civic Democratic Party (Czech: Občanská demokratická strana (ODS)) — Member (1997–2008).²⁸“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
• Tricolour Citizens’ Movement / Tricolor Party— Expert on economics. Member since 2019.²⁹“Analysis: New Czech party draws inspiration from the Kremlin,” Romea.cz, December 30, 2019. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/Pl8ZX ³⁰“Klaus starší, Mach a mažoretky. Trikolóra svolala ustavující sněm,” Echo24.cz, September 10. 2019. Archived October 24, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/M6zHQ ³¹“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
• Center for Economics and Politics (Centrum pro ekonomiku a politiku (CEP)) — Former executive director and advisor to Vaclav Klaus.³²“Petr Mach: The Questionable Theory of Global Warming,” CEP, February 1, 2005. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/SxYMg
• Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy Group — Member of the bureau (2014); vice-chair (2014–2017).³³“Petr MACH,” MEPs: European Parliament. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL:https://archive.vn/R0qRq
• Free Citizens’ Party — Chairman (2009–2017).³⁴“Petr Mach: There is no global warming,” December 1, 2009. Translated from the original with Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/0ki1J ³⁵“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF

Social Media

• PetrMach.ekonom on Facebook
• Petr Mach on Facebook
• petrmach.cz on Instagram
• PetrMachMEP on Twitter — Note that as of October 2020 this account has been suspended by Twitter. A snapshot is available on the Internet Archive from 2016.

Publications

Petr Mach was the publisher of the monthly newsletter Laissez Faire from 1998 to 2016. He offers the following publications for download on his website:³⁶“Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF

• (2010) How to leave the EU (Jak vystoupit z EU)
• (2003) Pitfalls of European Integration (Úskalí evropské integrace)
• (2003) Dissertation: Theory of minting and inflation tax (Disertační práce: Teorie ražebného a inflační daně)

Other Resources

• “Petr Mach” on Wikipedia

Resources

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  “Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
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  “Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
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  “Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
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  “About Us,” CEP. Translated from the original with Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/hLRMJ
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  “Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
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  “Petr Mach: The Questionable Theory of Global Warming,” CEP, February 1, 2005. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/SxYMg
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  “Petr Mach: How to read the Lisbon Treaty,” CEP, July 4, 2008. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/3waxR
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  “Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
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  “Mero Česká republika,” MERO. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/t1AS9
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  “Mr. Petr Mach, VŠFS pedagogue becomes a Member of the European Parliament (MEP),” University of Finance and Administration, June 16, 2014. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL:https://archive.vn/YHY5f
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  “Petr Mach,” Petrmach.cz. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/qYUgm
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  “Petr MACH,” MEPs: European Parliament. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL:https://archive.vn/R0qRq
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  “Mach to seek re-election as Free Citizens’ Party head,” Prague Daily Monitor, November 13, 2017. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/uJn4I
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  “Anti-Lisbon party launches in Czech Republic,” The Irish Times, January 12, 2009. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/FqXMU
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  “Petr Mach: There is no global warming,”
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  December 1, 2009. Translated from the original with Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/0ki1J
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  “Petr Mach: There is no global warming,” cepin.cz, December 1, 2009. Translated from the original with Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/0ki1J
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  :“Petr Mach: The Questionable Theory of Global Warming,” cepin.cz, February 1, 2005. Translated from the original with Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/SxYMg
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  “ČRo Radiožurnál: Důsledky globálního oteplování pro Zemi,” (ČRo Radiožurnál: Consequences of Global Warming for the Earth), Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz), December 14, 2006.
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  Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/15UOQ
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  Ben Jervey. “Climate Hustle 2: Showcasing a Thinning Roster of Climate Science Deniers,” DeSmog, September 24, 2020.
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  Climate Hustle 2: Rise of the Climate Monarchy. CFACT/ CDR Communications, Inc., 2020.
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  Climate Hustle 2: Rise of the Climate Monarchy. CFACT/ CDR Communications, Inc., 2020.
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  Climate Hustle 2: Rise of the Climate Monarchy. CFACT/ CDR Communications, Inc., 2020.
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  Kyla Mandel. “Eurosceptics Screen ‘Climate Hustle’ Denial Film to Mostly Empty Room in Brussels Parliament,” DeSmog UK, October 22, 2016.
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  “Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
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  “Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
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  “Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
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  “Analysis: New Czech party draws inspiration from the Kremlin,” Romea.cz, December 30, 2019. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/Pl8ZX
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  “Klaus starší, Mach a mažoretky. Trikolóra svolala ustavující sněm,” Echo24.cz, September 10. 2019. Archived October 24, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/M6zHQ
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  “Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
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  “Petr Mach: The Questionable Theory of Global Warming,” CEP, February 1, 2005. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/SxYMg
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  “Petr MACH,” MEPs: European Parliament. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL:https://archive.vn/R0qRq
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  “Petr Mach: There is no global warming,” December 1, 2009. Translated from the original with Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/0ki1J
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  “Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF
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  “Životopis” / Curriculum vitae, Petr Mach (Petrmach.cz). Translated via Google Translate. Archived October 14, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.vn/RVRhF