"They included Filip Turek, the candidate for the post of Czech environment minister put forward by the euroskeptic Motorists for Themselves party, one of Mr. Babis's two coalition allies. Mr. Turek, an ex-racing driver, has faced intense media scrutiny over allegedly racist, sexist and homophobic Facebook posts, several Hitler salutes, and an incident involving a Saudi diplomat and a spent ammunition cartridge."
""The president's position is that he doesn't think Mr. Turek should be in the cabinet," Andrej Babis told reporters after his latest meeting with Mr. Pavel."
"A flurry of snowflakes fell on the bank of microphones in the courtyard of Prague Castle as Mr. Babis explained what would happen in the month leading up to Christmas by which time he hopes to be named prime minister. Festive cheer is in short supply, however."
Andrej Babis presented President Petr Pavel with his proposed cabinet list, including Filip Turek as environment minister, nominated by the euroskeptic Motorists for Themselves party. Mr. Turek, an ex-racing driver, has faced intense scrutiny over allegedly racist, sexist and homophobic Facebook posts, reported Hitler salutes and an incident involving a Saudi diplomat and a spent ammunition cartridge. The Motorists originally proposed Turek for foreign minister and party leader Petr Macinka for environment minister, but the names were swapped at the last minute. President Pavel stated he does not think Mr. Turek should join the cabinet, and Mr. Babis said he will consult his coalition ally while candidates are interviewed over the next two weeks.
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