Christian Democrats discussing political future of party chairman Jiri Cunek

The governing coalition Christian Democrats are discussing public finance reform plans and the political future of their chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Jiri Cunek at a national convention. Mr Cunek is accused of corruption and is in trouble over recent offensive remarks that he made about the Roma community. At a late night meeting of the governing coalition on Tuesday the Civic Democrats and the Greens made it clear that Mr Cunek's continued presence in government has become untenable and that the Christian Democratic Party should resolve the problem without delay. Mr Cunek has refused to resign despite growing pressure on him to do so.