Zielenec still undecided about nomination

MEP and former Czech foreign minister Josef Zielenec says his candidacy in next year's presidential elections depends on whether he can find broad support in Parliament. Mr. Zieleniec, whose nomination was proposed by the Independents' Association - European Democrats, said on Tuesday he had yet to make up his mind whether to accept it. Political commentators say this is a wise decision since Mr. Zielenec may find it hard to garner enough support. Reacting to news about his possible candidacy the opposition Social Democrats said on Monday they were not prepared to support him, and neither can he expect to win votes from the Civic Democrats who have pledged to support incumbent president Vaclav Klaus. Another possible nominee is Jiri Dienstbier, former foreign minister and special UN envoy for human rights.