Minister says government has exceeded goal of saving CZK 70 billion from state budget

The government has exceeded its aim of saving at least CZK 70 billion from the state budget, environment minister Petr Hladík said after Wednesday's cabinet meeting. He refused to give further details, saying that the government will announce what specific measures are being taken on Thursday at noon. He said that the basic issues had been resolved and he does not expect that fundamental negotiations on the topic will continue.