Gross, Kalousek disagree over children's allowance

As talks continue on the policy programme of the new government, the leader of the Christian Democrats, Miroslav Kalousek, said the introduction of state allowances for all children was extremely unlikely. His statement contradicts Prime Minister Gross, who said on Monday that children's allowances for all had been agreed on. The coalition is expected to publish its joint programme on Thursday.

Author: Ian Willoughby