The Czech Republic's EU policy

Petr Fischer complains that since the elections, the main focus in the Czech Republic has been on domestic policy. He points out that the country is scheduled to take over the EU presidency in 2009. "January 1, 2009, is just two and a half years away and the political parties must take this into account if they don't want to risk international disgrace. In view of this situation, it hardly makes sense to form a provisional government, either consisting of politicians or experts, which will govern for just two years until early elections are held. This would be highly irresponsible with the EU presidency looming ahead.” He adds that the new government must adopt a consistent EU policy. "In this respect there are marked differences between the Social Democrats and the Conservatives. While the former advocate full political integration, the latter want to limit relations with the EU to economic cooperation.”

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