The strongest coalition party, the Social Democrats, say they plan to
pass 51 bills by the national elections in mid-next year. The party's
acting head Bohuslav Sobotka said their aim was to push the bills
through at any cost, if possible with the coalition, or even with the
help of the opposition Communists. Mr Sobotka made his statement in
response to an article in the daily Hospodarske noviny saying the
Social Democrats will not manage to fulfil their election promises, for
example the bills on conflict of interests, bankruptcy or rent
deregulation. Mr Sobotka said that these particular bills will
definitely be discussed. If it becomes evident that the lower house is
not able to pass them due to lack of time, the Social Democrats are
ready to convoke extraordinary sessions.