Presidential candidate debate likely to take place in roughly ten days’ time

According to reports, the date for a planned debate between the two presidential candidates – incumbent Václav Klaus and challenger Jan Švejnar – has been set for Tuesday, January 29 in roughly ten days’ time. The debate will take place in the Senate and is organised by senators from the opposition Social Democratic party. Both Mr Klaus and Mr Švejnar will field questions from senators across the political spectrum. Previously, Mr Klaus rejected a public debate on the grounds the country’s president is elected by Parliament – not by direct vote.