Kosovo recognition on ice

Planned talks on Czech recognition of Kosovo have been temporarily postponed, due to differences within the government coalition. Many Christian Democrats oppose any rush towards recognition, while several Civic Democrat MPs are also favouring a slower process. Many want the Czech Republic to wait until after elections are held in Serbia in May. Initial plans would have seen a plan by foreign Minister Karel Shwarzenberg to recognize Kosovo approved Wednesday. Meanwhile, around forty demonstrators gathered outside the seat of the Czech government in Prague to oppose the recognition of Kosovo. The demonstrators also threatened to take legal action against the proposed recognition if it went ahead. Most analysts predict that Czech recognition of the burgeoning state is inevitable.