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Current AffairsSocial Democrats reinforce position of prime minister and shake future of ruling coalition
Czechs celebrated Easter this weekend, but while most Czechs decorated eggs
and baked Easter goodies, over five hundred Social Democrats gathered at
Brno's exhibition centre where they made a decision that could have a
significant bearing on both the party's and the government's future.
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Current AffairsParty conference to decide the fate of the Czech government
The weeks of uncertainty regarding the fate of the Czech coalition
government are expected to come to an end this weekend. The embattled
Prime Minister Stanislav Gross will fight for re-election as party leader
at the Social Democratic party's conference, starting on Friday, and it is
believed that the outcome of this vote will decide his future as Prime
Minister.
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Business NewsBusiness briefs
Cabinet rejects Civic Democrats' proposal for 15 pct corporate tax rate;
Mittal Steel, blocked from Vitkovice tender, threatens to renew claims
against the steelworks, launch arbitration against the state; Ireland's
Markland has bought Kotva; IT Minister may face charges over establishment
of private company Testcom Servis; Czech breweries, malt houses, post
record export sales
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Current AffairsCzech government approves referendum bill
The Czech government on Wednesday approved a referendum bill that would
allow the public to decide about fundamental issues relating to the
country's internal and foreign policy. If it gets through parliament, it
will open the door to a referendum on the EU Constitution.
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Current AffairsOpposition Civic Democrats: ready to overthrow the government
On Saturday Prime Minister Stanislav Gross made a public apology for his
behaviour in connection with the row over his personal finances that had
caused the current government crisis in the Czech Republic. For the time
being at least, the crisis seems to be over. But the main opposition
party, the right-of-centre Civic Democrats say that an apology is not
enough. With their preferences soaring in the polls, they want to initiate
a vote of no-confidence in the government, and push for an early election. More
Current AffairsGovernment crisis: faint signs of compromise
On Monday another voice was added to the row over Prime Minister Stanislav
Gross's private finances. The veteran of the Czech political scene with
the reputation of one of Central Europe's elder statesmen, Vaclav Havel,
added his voice to the debate. Interestingly, he was sympathetic towards
the beleaguered prime minister.
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