TOP 09 sets target for new Prague coalition deal within week

The TOP 09 party has set a target to form a new coalition to government Prague City Hall within a week, in time for the next general meeting of the council. A brake so far has been the position of possible partners, the Pirate Party, and the Civic Democrats (ODS). The Pirates have said they are willing to form a coalition with ODS but only on condition that the party is not given any presence on the executive council. Participation of the grouping known as the Three Coalition in also being looked into. The party positions should be clarified by Monday. The former coalition headed by the ANO Party fell apart in November leaving an effective power vacuum at the council.

Author: Chris Johnstone