President to announce dates for lower house parliamentary elections on Friday

President Miloš Zeman has given notice that he will announce the date for elections to the lower house of parliament at the end of a three day tour of central Bohemia on Friday. He added that he wanted to give political parties adequate notice of when they would take place so they can book advertising space. According to the constitution, elections must be held at least 30 days before the end of a four year parliamentary term with the president obliged to give at least 90 days notice of when they will happen.

Author: Chris Johnstone