Topolanek: centre-right government to be formed before end of month

The Civic Democrats, the Christian Democrats, and the Green Party will sign an agreement to form a centre-right government by the end of the month, Civic Democrat leader Mirek Topolanek told reporters on Wednesday. Mr Topolanek says the framework is in place to sign the agreement by the time the new parliament holds its first session, scheduled for June 27. Though Mr Topolanek would not release details of the agreement, all three parties have said that tax reforms have been agreed in principle and would form the basis of the coalition deal. Mr Topolanek says he is confident the Social Democrats will support the new coalition government.