Document 147 - Written interpellation of M. Jurečka to K. Havlíček on the introduction of a requirement to know the Czech language

The document contains a written interpellation from MEP Marian Jurečka to Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček regarding the planned introduction of mandatory basic knowledge of the Czech language for taxi drivers and transport platforms. The MEP warns of the possible impact on freedom of enterprise and the risk of setting a precedent for other professions. In his reply, the Minister states that the regulation of the taxi industry is primarily the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport and that the introduction of a language test as a condition of doing business could negatively affect the business environment. He also mentions the possibility of less stringent ways of verifying language proficiency and that the impact of the proposal will be assessed only by a specific legislative proposal.