PM says Miroslav Kalousek should stay on, Greens pushing for Michael Kocáb

Outgoing Finance Minister Miroslav Kalousek is back in the game for a place in the new caretaker cabinet. Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek has strongly recommended that Mr. Kalousek be allowed to retain his post since he would be able to keep the balooning fiscal gap in check ahead of an early election in October. Miroslav Kalousek, a minister for the Christian Democrats, was considered for the post earlier but rejected in view of the non-partisan character of the interim cabinet. Meanwhile, the Green Party is pushing for the outgoing minister for human rights and minorities Michal Kocáb to be allowed to remain in office.