German chancellor to focus on European integration process during Prague visit

Diplomatic sources have told CTK - the Czech news agency - that German Chancellor Angela Merkel will aim to focus largely on the issue of European integration in an upcoming Prague visit. The visit is to take place in a fortnight and has been cited as an important one not least because Germany currently holds the rotating EU presidency. Germany has proposed to draw up a plan for getting the EU constitution approved. During her visit Mrs Merkel will meet with President Vaclav Klaus - an outspoken critic of the EU - as well as Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek and other officials.