A Czech member of the European Parliament, Pavel Telicka, wrote on Twitter that Mr. Zeman’s comment showed that he is not fit for office. The prime minister, Bohuslav Sobotka, reshared a Twitter post about journalists who have been killed or attacked in Russia. This month, Mr. Sobotka offered his resignation and that of the cabinet, declaring that he could no longer work with Mr. Babis. He has suggested that Mr. Sobotka alone resign — not the entire cabinet, including Mr. Babis — and be replaced by a new prime minister. Mr. Sobotka then withdrew his resignation and asked that only Mr. Babis resign, a request that requires Mr. Zeman’s approval.

Source: New York Times May 15, 2017 17:03 UTC