President Pavel continues consultations on new government

President Petr Pavel continues his consultations with candidates for the emerging government proposed by the ANO party leader Andrej Babiš. Three more ANO nominees were scheduled to visit Prague Castle: Karel Havlíček for industry and trade, Alena Schillerová for finance and Aleš Juchelka for labour and social affairs. Pavel began the talks on Friday by meeting ANO’s candidates for education, health and justice. On Tuesday, the president will receive the remaining ANO nominees, followed on Thursday by candidates from the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party. Consultations should conclude with representatives of the Motorists' party.