Nečas says decision on eurozone aid will be made by government

Prime Minister Petr Nečas says the decision on whether to aid the eurozone via the IMF will be made by the government, rather than the Czech National Bank. For his own part, the prime minister said he is opposed to participating. The government is set to discuss the matter on Wednesday, though it is not certain that a vote will be taken. Mr Nečas said he is aware of the complicated political situation caused by the Czech Republic’s reticence, but emphasised that he would not offer a stronger statement because clear conditions for an agreement between European leaders have not been given. Eurozone representatives last week agreed to give the IMF a 200 billion euro loan, which would then be lent to the EU states in economic crisis. Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg has voiced his support for providing 90 billion crowns towards the agreement.