Coalition agreement signed between Civic Democrats, Christian Democrats and Greens

After three weeks of negotiations representatives of the Civic Democrats, the Christian Democrats, and the Green Party have signed a coalition agreement. Their agreement entails details of a common program which focuses on relations with the European Union, international cooperation, family matters, education, culture, respect for the rule of law, the fight against corruption, a healthy economy, and comfortable rural and urban living standards. The division of ministry posts has also been decided, with the Civic Democrats allotted nine posts, and the Christian Democrats and Greens three each. Mirek Topolanek, the coalition's proposed prime minister, says that all ministers will be required to submit a personal property audit which will be kept in a safe at the office of the government. Such a move is meant to ensure transparency and prevent financing scandals that have befallen previous Czech politicians.

Before the official signing, the leader of the Civic Democrats, Mirek Topolanek, said that the agreement is a compromise for all three participating parties, and that this coalition deserves a chance to govern. The three-party coalition occupies 100 seats in the 200 seat Chamber of Deputies, and it will need the support of at least one Social Democrat or Communist Party member in order to pass a vote of confidence.