ANO leader defends under fire transport minister

ANO leader and finance minister Andrej Babiš has defended Dan Ťok his nominee as minister of transport from criticism from the biggest government party, the Social Democrats. Ťok was singled out for attack over his management of the ministry by prime minister Bohuslav Sobotka over the weekend. He added that ANO could have used the opportunity of a government reshuffle to change some of their ministers as well. Sobotka was due Monday to meet Ťok and discuss his misgivings. ANO leader Babiš hit back saying that the Social Democrats were characterised by their close relationships with some transport companies, adding that they were keen to grab the transport dossier when the government was formed.

Author: Chris Johnstone