Critics can amend taxation reforms later, says PM ahead of vote

Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek says critics of a government fiscal reform bill will have a chance next year to change the taxation system by means of amendments. Mr Topolanek made the comments ahead of a lower house vote on a package of changes to the Czech welfare and taxation systems on Tuesday. Rebels within his Civic Democratic Party led by Vlastimil Tlusty have threatened to vote against the reforms. The prime minister has said he will push for early elections if the bill is defeated.