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Current AffairsKlaus to appoint Topolanek PM for second time, but why?

07-11-2006 15:12 | Rob Cameron, Dita Asiedu

President Vaclav Klaus, photo: CTK President Vaclav Klaus announced on Monday that he was no longer willing to wait for the country's political parties to agree on forming a temporary government to lead the country to early elections. He said he would appoint Mirek Topolanek, leader of the Civic Democrats, as prime minister designate for a second time, even though Mr Topolanek's first attempt ended in failure. So is this Mr Klaus washing his hands of the whole business, and what does it mean for the country?  More

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