Members of former government outline future plans

A number of prominent members in the former government have outlined future plans, with former prime minister and Social Democrat head Jiri Paroubek prepared to stay in politics, saying he expected Mr Topolanek's government to last just two months. Mr Paroubek has made clear that he would like a chance to form the next cabinet, should Mr Topolanek's fail.

Former Minister for Labour and Social Affairs and Social Democrat deputy chairman Zdenek Skromach has indicated he will devote time towards the Social Democrats' campaign in the upcoming Senate and municipal elections.

Former Environment Minister Libor Ambrozek - a Christian Democrat - meanwhile, is moving to head the country's largest environmental organisation in the Czech Republic. Cyril Svoboda, who stepped down as Foreign Minister has not revealed future plans other than a desire to study French.