Cunek wants to discuss his government future with his Christian Democrats first

In related news, Christian Democrat chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Jiri Cunek says he first wants to discuss his further staying in government with his party colleagues on Tuesday and only then debate should start with the other two coalition partners. Mr Cunek, who is facing charges of corruption and also extensive criticism for his comments on the Roma population, made the statement on Czech TV on Monday in response to an earlier statement by Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek who said that Mr Cunek's own Christian Democrats should persuade him to leave the cabinet. The party had earlier backed its leader. In an interview for Saturday's Mlada fronta Dnes, Prime Minister Topolanek said that dismissing Deputy Prime Minister and Regional Development Minister Jiri Cunek was the least desirable option open to him.