Foreign Minister ponders resignation

Thursday's Pravo writes that Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg is considering resignation if Deputy Prime Minister Jiri Cunek is accused of corruption but remains in government. According to the daily, Mr Schwarzenberg informed Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek of his decision and notified also Environment Minister Martin Bursik, chairman of the Green Party, which nominated Mr Schwarzenberg for the cabinet post. The Prime Minister confirmed on Thursday he had known about Mr Schwarzenberg's intention for a few weeks. He said he expected Mr Cunek to step down if he is indicted.

The police suspect Mr Cunek of taking a bribe of half a million crowns five years ago when he was mayor of the eastern town of Vsetin. Jiri Cunek denies any wrongdoing.