Rusnok takes over PM office from Nečas

Prime Minister Jiří Rusnok will begin to gather support in parliament for his newly appointed government starting next week. Speaking after officially taking over the office of the government from his predecessor Petr Nečas on Wednesday, Mr. Rusnok said his cabinet will now be working on a program statement. The outgoing prime minister handed over the one of the keys to the coronation jewels and said that he respects Mr. Rusnok as an expert in his field.