Topolánek calls for period of reflection after Civic Democrat losses, while Bém wants extraordinary party congress

Meanwhile, the head of the Civic Democrats, Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek, has said he will need to consider whether to stand for reelection at the party congress in December. Following the results, which slash the Civic Democrats’ majority in the Senate, Mr Topolánek called for a time of reflection within the party. One of Mr Topolánek’s biggest rivals within the Civic Democrats, Prague Mayor Pavel Bém, has urged for his party to call an extraordinary congress earlier than December

Author: Rosie Johnston