President and PM to discuss situation after failed confidence vote

President Vaclav Klaus is going to meet Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek on Friday to discuss the current political situation after Mr Topolanek's minority cabinet did not receive confirmation from the lower house of parliament on Tuesday. Prime Minister and Civic Democrat chief Mirek Topolanek says he believes he will be re-appointed by the president. Former Prime Minister and chairman of the Social Democrats Jiri Paroubek says he believes the chance should now be his as he claims to have secured majority support in parliament.