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Current AffairsHealth Minister Rath stirring up Czech politics with no holds barred approach
Since his appointment just five weeks ago, Health Minister David Rath has
been at the centre of one controversy after another. After putting the
state health insurer under forced administration he accused several
opposition Civic Democrats of stripping its assets. In response they have
filed a number of libel suits against the minister, who they say has
himself been involved in dubious deals. I discussed the explosive impact
of Mr Rath on Czech politics with commentator Erik Best.
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Former Prime Minister Gross, Trade Minister Urban asked to testify before
Parliament on Unipetrol privatisation; CTS Corporation of the US to invest
$22m in new electronic components plant in Ostrava region; German retailer
Edeka may exit Czech Republic, denies plans to sell its Polish, Austrian
and Danish outlets; Police bust illegal alcohol production and
distribution network; CNB, financial associations object to Parliament
provision in bankruptcy bill compensating holders of anonymous accounts;
Health Minister Rath wants Parliament to investigate alleged links between
Civic Democrats and 'unfavourable' deals with insurer VZP
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