Public Affairs party members and TOP 09, Civic Democrat leaders endorse coalition agreement

Earlier, members of the Public Affairs party gave overwhelming support to its participation in the coalition. Around 3,000 of the just under 17,000 eligible party voters, or around 78 percent, voted in favour in an internet ballot which finished at 10 am on Monday morning.

The wider leadership of the TOP 09 party also backed the agreement following a meeting on Monday morning. Their partner organisation, the Movement for Mayors and Independents, also gave its approval. The leadership of the Civic Democrats followed suit later in the afternoon. During negotiations the Civic Democrats were seen giving away on a number of key points, particularly concerning the share out of ministerial portfolios.

Author: Chris Johnstone