Justice Ministry says austerity measures too harsh

In one of the first reactions to the budget proposal, the Justice Ministry on Tuesday expressed serious doubts as to whether it could operate on the sum it had been earmarked for next year. Spokeswoman Veronika Ludvikova said the ministry had been earmarked 18,8 billion crowns which is approximately 12 percent less compared to 2010. Justice Minister Jiri Pospisil has asked a team of economic experts to assess the possibilities and say whether the cost-cutting measures are not in violation of the three party coalition agreement.