The centre-left coalition government of Prime Minister Jiri Paroubek on
Friday narrowly won a confidence vote in Parliament, ending a lengthy
political crisis.
All 101 deputies of the three party coalition supported the Cabinet in the
200 seat lower house, an outcome that was expected after the new Prime
Minister secured the support of a few rebellious back-benchers.
Both opposition parties voted against the old-new government.
In his address to the house Mr. Paroubek said he aimed to bring stability
to the Czech Republic. Outlining his Cabinet's priorities the Prime
Minister highlighted tax, health and pension reforms as well as ratifying
the EU Constitution.
Mr. Paroubek, formerly local development minister, is the country's third
prime minister in nine months.