Fiala welcomes Rakušan explanation of ČEZ statements

Prime Minister Petr Fiala of the Civic Democrats says he is glad deputy PM Vít Rakušan of the Mayors has cleared up incorrect statements he made regarding semi-state power company ČEZ.

At a public meeting in West Bohemia on Monday evening Mr. Rakušan said the government was discussing the buyout of minority shareholders in ČEZ and that he hoped the state would buy back the company. He later said no such steps were taking place.

Mr. Fiala said on Tuesday that it would be good if the cabinet did not come out with any surprises and that its members should focus on consensus.