Civic Democrats call on Tlustý, Morava, to give up posts for roles in scandal

The Civic Democratic Party, led by Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek, has distanced itself from two of its MPs – Jan Morava and Vlastimil Tlustý – in a breaking scandal. The party has subsequently called on both to give up their posts. Journalists have revealed that 29-year-old Jan Morava allegedly spent months plotting against fellow MPs – most notably rebel figures within the ruling coalition – for political purposes. Green Party MP Olga Zubová was the main figure targeted, TV Nova and Mladá fronta Dnes have reported. Mr Morava allegedly had her daughter monitored and secretly photographed to try and create material to scare and blackmail the rebel MP into voting well within coalition lines. Mr Morava expressed an interest, also, in attaining compromising material on others, journalists reported.

Author: Jan Velinger