CCCCC AA RRRRR OOOO LL II NN N AA CC AA A RR R OO O LL II NNN N AA A CC AA A RRRRR OO O LL II NN N N AA A CC AAAAAA RR R OO O LL II NN NN AAAAAA CCCCC AA A RR R OOOO LLLLLL II NN N AA A STUDENT'S E-MAIL NEWS FROM CZECHOSLOVAKIA School of Social Science of Charles University Smetanovo nabr. 6 110 01 Prague 1 C.S.F.R. e-mail address: CAROLINA@CSEARN.BITNET *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* C A R O L I N A No 31, Friday, June 10, 1992. Our Apologies to all for the delay of the English version. End-of-the-session exams are to blame. *********************** EVENTS OF THE LAST WEEK (4 - 10 June, 1992) Coalition Negotiations Not Successful Yet In Brno, capital of Moravia, Monday and Tuesday night, the first round of negotiations between winners of the recent elections were held, determining the makeup of the new government, including who will hold all governmental posts. The chairs of both winning parties (ODS (Civic Democratic Party, headed by Vaclav Klaus) and HZDS (Movement for Democratic Slovakia, headed by Vladimir Meciar)) discussed the matters more then for over 6.5 hours, after which they held a press conference. The discussions, it was made clear, had been unsuccessful. The ODS Opinion Mr. Klaus's opinion is that both parties differ in three basic questions: how any federated system between the two states could be made to function; the continuation of economic transition and Vaclav Havel's viability as a presidential candidate. "HZDS is not interested in a common state, but a union for a common defense and a common economy as the only context of union; internationally, the two states would be accepted as individual objects," Mr. Klaus said. As a result of this, the chairman (Mr. Klaus) stated that he would be uninterested in heading a a self-destructive government. The ODS is not thinking of forming a minority cabinet, however it would be real in the context of the political power in the parliament. The HZDS Opinion HZDS, according to its spokesman, is ready to accept a referendum - initiated by the National Councils - regarding the federal system. HZDS is putting forward a proposal announced before the elections. It is the Declaration of Sovereignyty of the Slovak Republic, confirmation of Slovak Constitution, and the announcing of the Referendum. This would in fact mean the end of validity for the Federal Constitution. According to results of the referendum, both Republics would continue discussions regarding the shape of common coexistence. The victorious Slovak movement will accept a Czech president, but will not accept Vaclav Havel's presidency. According to HZDS, both parties agree on the proportional representation in the creation of the Federal Assembly: the chairman is suggested to be from the HZDS, the first Vice-Chairman from the ODS, and the next two vice chairs should be nominated by the two next most successful political parties in the elections, the Czech Communists, and the postcommunist Party of the Democratic Left. Does some hope remain? The Czech commentators hope that the internal opinions of some representatives in the HZDS, especially regarding economic reform, may differ. Some symptoms of that we can seen in the announcement by the deputy of HZDS, M. Cic, of about presidential candidate: "We could support Vaclav Havel's candidacy if his attitude toward Slovakia was more positive." Thursday, Havel should meet with representatives of HZDS. Gabcikovo--Final NO. The treaty about the huge dam in Gabcikovo-Nagymaros, planned by the communists and signed by Hungary and Czechoslovakia in 1977, was declared invalid. Simultaneously, the 1983 modification of this treaty was also nullified. Hungary unilaterally cancelled this treaty. Chairman of HZDS Vladimir Meciar said during press conference on Sunday that cancel of this treaty by the Hungarian party is from the legal point of view merely an empty gesture. According to Meciar, the reason the Hungarians signed the treaty was to whitewash the years of disagreements with one penstroke. Hungary therefore is convinced that they have no need to pay any recompense for the environmental and financial losses incurred by the Czechoslovakians. Right-Wing Czech Government Vaclav Klaus was officially asked by the leadership of the Czech National Council to publically nominate the person who will lead the negotiations regarding the composition of the new Czech Cabinet on Tuesday. Official coalition negotiations about new government has not begun until now. However, ODS believes they have the right to nominate the chair of Premier, and that they also have the right to dictate all important positions. Any other negotiations will be derived by the composition of the federal government. If the negotiations between Klaus and Meciar are nonproductive, Czech government will be immediately composed and will guarantee the constitutionality of Czech republic. The representatives of ODS refused any possible negotiations in forming any coalition with the Social Democrats, the Liberal Social Union, and Communists, but they expect a constructive opposition. Preliminary contacts between the ODS, ODA (Civic Democratic Alliance), and Czechoslovak People's Party (Christian Democrats), have been settled, but unofficially and without concrete results. Political observers are expecting that the Czech premier will be Jan Strasky (ODS), the present Vice-Premier of the Czech government. Violence in Brno Outburst of racial violence took plore in Brno on Wendesday after attack of a group of skinheads who forced two gypsy families to move ouf of their appartments. In couple of hours, hundreds of gypsies met in the centre of the city, some of them armed with iron bars and farmer tools. They started to search skinheads and succeded to find one of them, but policemen saved him from being lynched. Conflict losted for couple of day, but no ther fights took place. Against Yugoslavia (June 3) Federal Government agreed on restrictions on Yugoslavia announced by Organization of United Nations. Afterwards the Government agreed on supporting financial help from France designed for underground transportation in Bratislava, Slovak Republik. Process of Privatization (June 8) The first period of coupon privatization was closed on June 8. First results with be know on June 23. Waiting at the border Because of three day holiday in Germany 50 km ( 32 miles) long quens of trailers affeand at border with Germany. Possibility of Strites One of tail way trade unions - Federation of steam - riders announced its strite on June 15. The head Czechoslovak state railways refused to accept demands of Federation supportal by 10 % of railway employers. CULTURE SECTION Academy of Theatre European Academy of music theatre was established in Prague. Founding members are Germany, Czechoslovakia, Austria and Estonia. Academy should solve problem of spousorhip and management of theaters. Centre will be plared in Thurnau at Bayreuth. Awards of Czech Radio Broadcasting Daniela Fisherova was awarded for her micrplay " A Big Secund " by Czech Radio Broadcosting WEATHER REPORT Cloudy, parthy rainy. Temperature 18 - 23 o Celsius. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This news may be published only with "CAROLINA" designation. 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