"Finally, he got what he deserved." Kubera's widow received the medal from Pavel, she refused it from Zeman.

Jaroslav Kubera, former Senate chairman, received a state award posthumously from President Petr Pavel, nearly seven years after his death. Kubera's widow had previously declined an award from former President Miloš Zeman due to perceived disrespect. Pavel also honored other significant political figures, including Jiří Dienstbier, Jaroslav Šedivý, and Eliška Wagnerová, for their contributions to democracy and human rights. Kubera was recognized with the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk for his advocacy of individual freedom. Dienstbier and Šedivý were acknowledged for their roles in negotiating the withdrawal of Soviet troops, while Wagnerová was celebrated for her impact on the Czech judiciary and human rights.