Document 118 - Treaty between the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on Police Cooperation

Published date: 24.02.2026 |Processed date: 24.02.2026 |Session 10

Summary

The document asks the Chamber of Deputies to approve the ratification of a new treaty between the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on police cooperation, which replaces the outdated agreements from 1992-2004. The treaty significantly expands and modernises police and customs cooperation, including joint patrols, cross-border pursuits, information exchange and emergency interventions. It places particular emphasis on combating illegal migration, transfer of persons, internal border protection and cooperation in emergencies. Once ratified, the treaty will become part of the Czech legal order and will not require increased state budget expenditure. The law also contains provisions concerning foreigners and their rights or obligations.

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Additional document 1

Resolution of the Foreign Affairs Committee on Parliamentary Document 118/0

Processed date: 03.09.2026

Scope: Pages 1–2.

The Foreign Affairs Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the ratification of the treaty between the Czech Republic and Slovakia on police cooperation. The treaty is intended to modernize cross-border cooperation among police authorities, including measures against illegal migration and procedures for the transfer of persons. The Committee also authorizes its Chair to submit the resolution to the Chamber and the rapporteur to submit a report on the deliberations.