PM to discuss changes in government with two strongest parties

Prime Minister Jan Fischer is due to meet the leaders of the two strongest parties –the Civic and Social Democrats – to discuss changes in the interim government following the resignation of two ministers nominated by the Green Party. Jan Dusík left the post of environment minister in protest of the planned modernization of a coal-powered plant and Michael Kocáb resigned as human rights minister earlier this week after the Green Party withdrew its support for the caretaker government. Prime Minister Fischer gave the environment portfolio to Agriculture Minister Jakub Šebesta which sparked hostility from the Civic Democrats who claim that the cabinet is leaning left. The prime minister has said he is ready to discuss a solution which would be acceptable for all. The Green Party has refused to attend the talks.