Thousands of people attend a demonstration against Prime Minister Andrej Babis and the new Justice Minister Benesova in Prague, Czech Republic, Tuesday May 21, 2019. (Ondrej Deml/CTK via AP) (Associated Press)PRAGUE — Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in the Czech capital Tuesday as demands intensified for the resignation of the new justice minister. The protesters say the minister might compromise the legal system at a time when prosecutors have to decide whether to indict Prime Minister Andrej Babis over alleged fraud involving European Union funds. The justice minister has significant control over prosecutors. “When you have the prime minister who faces criminal charges, how can he keep the government together?

Source: Washington Post May 21, 2019 17:44 UTC