Czech president signals may appoint technocrat PM on Tuesday


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  • Monday, 24 Jun 2013

Czech Republic's President Milos Zeman walks past the Lidice Memorial during a remembrance ceremony honouring the 71st anniversary of the destruction of Lidice village by Germans forces, in Lidice June 15, 2013. REUTERS/David W Cerny

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech President Milos Zeman confirmed on Monday he would announce the name of a new prime minister on Tuesday and gave strong hints he would opt for a technocrat rather than a political nominee, a move that may spark an early election.

Petr Necas resigned a week ago following bribery and illegal spying charges against his closest aide. As head of state Zeman, a leftist, has the sole right to appoint a new prime minister.

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