Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Dec 22

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PRESIDENT, PM IN RIFT

President Vaclav Klaus and rightist Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek clashed on Thursday over a proposed coalition government, deepening a political crisis that began after general election in June.

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CZECHS EXTEND GAS SUPPLY DEAL

RWE Transgas, the Czech unit of Germany's RWE , has extended a natural gas supply contract with Russia's Gazprom until 2035.

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CROWN SEEN AT 27.65 IN 6-MONTHS

A Reuters poll of 14 financial market analysts forecast that the crown will weaken slightly against the euro in the next three months but regain ground in 6 months from now and reach a record high of 27.30 within a year from now.

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