Mirek Topolanek continues negotiation meetings

As government coalition negotiations led by Prime Minister and Civic Democratic chairman Mirek Topolanek are underway, Saturday's edition of the daily Lidove Noviny reports that a possible three-party arrangement between the Civic Democrats, the Social Democrats, and the Christian Democrats could be viable. Such a government could reportedly stay in place until early elections in June 2008, or later. According to the paper, Mr. Topolanek discussed such an option with the Christian Democrats on Friday, although no one present at the meeting has confirmed details.

Mr. Topolanek is scheduled to meet with both the Social Democrats and the Green Party's representatives on Monday.