Radovan Auer
Radovan Auer is the director of the Book World Prague, a significant literary event in the Czech Republic. Known for his staunch support of freedom of speech and expression, Auer has defended the display of the Taiwanese flag at the fair despite protests from China. He believes in the importance of democratic values and has expressed that the book fair will not bow to external pressures regarding the representation of Taiwan.
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Recent news mentions
Radovan Auer wrote to the minister regarding Murín's offensive remarks at the festival.
Novým riaditeľom Slovenského literárneho centra sa stal Branislav Balogh
Slovakia· 2025-05-23
Radovan Auer emphasized the importance of diverse opinions at the festival.
Murína k nám už neposielajte, prosila Praha. A uspelaSlovakia· 2025-05-22
Radovan Auer is the director of the International Book Fair and Literary Festival who condemned Murín's remarks.
Šimkovičová odvolala dočasne povereného šéfa Slovenského literárneho centra Gustáva MurínaSlovakia· 2025-05-22
Radovan Auer wrote a letter asking not to send Murín to the book festival in Prague.
Murín je Šimkovičovej pomsta - Komentáre SMESlovakia· 2025-05-20
Radovan Auer is the event’s director who spoke about the importance of freedom of speech at the book fair.
Book fair displays Taiwan flag despite China protest
Taiwan· 2025-05-17
