Awwal 27, 1432 H/March 2, 2011, SPA -- The Czech governing coalition and a major opposition party said they have agreed on a constitutional change that would allow the general public to elect the nation's presidents _ a privilege that currently belongs to Parliament. Representatives of the coalition and the Social Democrats said Wednesday the president would be elected in a two-round vote with the top two finishers advancing to the second round, according to AP. Political bickering during previous votes touched off calls for the electoral change. More details, such as the length of the term, still have to be approved. It is not clear if the constitution could be amended before the next presidential election in early 2013.
