Topolanek has open mind on method of ratification of EU treaty

The Czech prime minister, Mirek Topolanek, says he has an open mind regarding whether the Czech Republic should hold a referendum on the ratification of a new treaty to reform European Union institutions. Mr Topolanek had earlier indicated he was in favour of a parliamentary vote on the matter. Meanwhile, his party the Civic Democrats passed a motion at a conference in Plzen calling on the Czech Constitutional Court to rule on whether the new EU treaty is in line with the Czech constitution.

Author: Ian Willoughby