(The Fleet Sheet - MFD/23) Klaus called on ČSSD not to draw up a third 2000 budget plan until political talks on it are held. Klaus and Zeman will likely meet Fri. to address the budget. (EU/36) Finance Minister Mertlík said the banking situation is a much bigger problem than the budget. How to cover the cost of the fraud at KB will undoubtedly be part of the debate on the budget, he noted.