Opposition slams government’s health care, pension reforms

The government’s health care and pension reforms have come under severe criticism from the opposition Social Democrats. Party chairman Bohuslav Sobotka said the health care reform was unacceptable as it would establish a two-tier system which would result in the socially weaker groups of the population getting cheaper, less suitable and less effective treatment. The party therefore plans to file a complaint against them at the Constitutional Court. Speaking on the pension reform, Mr Sobotka said it will only bring benefits to people who earn nearly double the average salary.