Six ministerial posts filled

Prime Minister designate Jiří Rusnok has so far secured six ministers for his caretaker cabinet, filling among others the posts of interior minister, justice minister and health minister. Two other key positions –the top posts at the defence and finance ministries - remain vacant. Six candidates have so far refused the prime minister’s offer and political analysts note that Mr. Rusnok is having a hard time finding professionals willing to take on a short stint in his caretaker cabinet. The caretaker cabinet’s chances of winning a vote of confidence in the lower house are also meagre.