'New' goverment passes first test of strength

The 'new' government successfully tested its strength in the lower house on Tuesday for the first time without the support of Public Affairs, adjourning its regular session ahead of a vote of confidence on Friday. The adjournment was supported by 100 of the 189 deputies present. Apart from the Civic Democrats, TOP 09 and the eight MPs who recently left Public Affairs, the motion was supported by unaffiliated Michal Doktor, who left the Civic Democrats last year, and Miroslav Petraň of Public Affairs. The motion to adjourn was purportedly intended to avoid dealing with any bills before it is clear if the government has sufficient support in the lower house.