Army to provide forces to assist during EU presidency

Two hundred Czech soldiers are to be made available to assist police during the Czech presidency of the EU, it has been announced. Most of the soldiers will work as drivers for official delegates, writes the ČTK news agency. The Czech Republic is set to assume a six month long presidency of the EU from January 1 2009. As part of its presidency, the country will host various delegations from Europe and across the world, which will require additional security.

Author: Dominik Jůn