Czech prime minister says president responsible for government fall

In an interview on Czech Television late Wednesday, Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek accused President Václav Klaus of being responsible for the government’s downfall. He said Mr Klaus wanted to block ratification of the EU’s reforming Lisbon Treaty and prevent a successful Czech EU presidency. The president had been working to undermine the government with Prague mayor Pável Bem and Civic Democrat rebel Vlastimil Tlustý, he added.

Author: Rosie Johnston