President Obama to make keynote speech in Prague

US President Barack Obama aims to make a keynote European speech during a two-day visit to Prague that begins on April 4, according to press reports. He is preparing to make the Czech capital the venue for his “European speech of the year,” Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek told reporters. During his brief visit, President Obama will also attend a short EU environment summit covering climate change, the Czech Environment Ministry said. One issue still to be settled is the backdrop for the set-piece speech. Presidential aides are said to be considering an open air venue, possibly Old Town Square, or in front of the Rudolfinum rather than Prague Castle.