Czech PM to step down and signal end to political uncertainty

President to accept resignation of Andrej Babi and ask centre-right leader to form new government

The Czech Republic's ailing president has signalled an end to prolonged political uncertainty in the country by saying he will accept the resignation of its prime minister, Andrej Babi, following a general election defeat.

In his first public comments since being rushed to hospital nearly a month ago, Milo Zeman said he planned to invite Petr Fiala, the leader of the centre-right grouping Spolu (Together) to form a new government.