President Pavel to meet Filip Turek over possible appointment as environment minister

President Petr Pavel will receive Filip Turek, honorary president of the Motorists party and a member of parliament, at Prague Castle on Monday to discuss his possible appointment as minister of the environment, a nomination the president has so far declined to approve.

The Motorists party continues to insist that Turek be appointed to the post, which is currently being led on an interim basis by Foreign Minister and party chairman Petr Macinka.

Pavel appointed the new coalition government of ANO, SPD and the Motorists last week. Before doing so, he met with all ministerial nominees except Turek, who was unable to attend due to health reasons. The president has repeatedly said he has reservations about Turek’s appointment, citing concerns about his respect for the rule of law and established rules.