Former prime minister Topolánek interested in energy-related post

The former prime minister Mirek Topolánek has told the newspaper Mladá fronta Dnes that he is negotiating with politicians and diplomats about a post in an international organisation with a scope broader than just Europe. The former PM did not reveal specifics but made clear the job he was seeking was related to energy policy. He stressed that he thought his chances for the post were not high – only around 30 percent. Mr Topolánek led the Civic Democrats until earlier this year; he stepped down following a scandal over controversial statements he made in an interview for a gay magazine.

Author: Jan Velinger