The clash of wills between the president and prime minister over who
should lead the health sector continues. President Klaus refused to
appoint the Prime Minister's nominee David Rath on Thursday, citing
conflict of interests since Mr. Rath heads of the main doctors'
association, the Czech Medical Chamber.
The Prime Minister first sought a way around the rejection, appointing Mr.
Rath deputy health minister, then re-nominated him for the post of health
minister on Friday, threatening legal action to push the appointment
through.
Both the prime minister and president have said they are ready to call in
the Constitutional Court to resolve the dispute.