Fiala: Fast cabinet change would follow Síkela’s departure to Commission

The Czech prime minister, Petr Fiala, says if the minister of industry and trade, Jozef Síkela, becomes the country’s nominee for European commissioner, he will be replaced quickly in his cabinet position. Mr. Fiala made the comment in an interview with news outlet Blesk on Tuesday. However, the PM refused to comment on whether the government will indeed put Mr. Síkela forward for the EU post.

Both the industry minister and the freshly elected MEP Danuše Nerudová, who both represent the Mayors, have been discussed as possible candidates for the European commissioner position. MP Lukáš Vlček, from the same party, has been tipped as a potential replacement for Mr. Síkela at the cabinet table.