Marek Výborný appointed new agriculture minister

President Petr Pavel appointed Marek Výborný as minister of agriculture at Prague Castle on Thursday. The former leader of the Christian Democrat party is replacing Zdeněk Nekula as head of the ministry. The nomination was welcomed by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, who said he is an experienced politician with moral integrity who will strengthen the coalition cabinet.

This is the fourth cabinet lineup change since Mr Pavel assumed his position as head of state in March.