Civic Democrat leader sees possibility of right of centre coalition

Civic Democrat leader Petr Nečas said the results suggested the possibility a “coalition of budget responsibility,” a reference to the possibility of a centre-right coalition, probably with TOP 09 and the Public Affairs party. He added that the Czech Republic had shunned the temptation of populism. Social Democrat leader Jiří Paroubek said voters seemed to have chosen another direction from that offered by his party. He added that a right-wing coalition looked likely. Asked about his personal position, he said it was too early for a full evaluation.

Author: Chris Johnstone