Thousands of trade union members protest against government reform package

Over 25,000 trade union members from around the country attended a demonstration against the government's proposed reform package on Prague's Wenceslas Square. The protesters say the reform plan is tailored to the rich few and are opposed to the extensive tax and social welfare reforms, which the government says are necessary to reduce the public deficit. The package is being discussed by parliament and has already made it through the first reading.