PM Topolánek presents the government’s plans for 2008

Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek presented the government’s plans for this year to President Václav Klaus during their traditional New Year’s lunch at the presidential chateau in Lany, just outside Prague. Topolanek said the cabinet would like to continue discussing the pension reform, complete the health care reform and launch changes in the justice system. They also debated the tactics of the Civic Democratic Party during the presidential election in February in which Mr. Klaus would seek re-election as the party’s candidate. During the meeting in Lany Mr. Topolanek also highlighted President Klaus’ New Year’s address to the nation. He said he shared the president’s view that the country is now experiencing the best time in its history.