Document 3 - Agreement between the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on Cross-Border Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Medical Services

The document deals with the proposal for ratification of the Framework Agreement between the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic on cross-border cooperation in the field of emergency medical services. The contract was signed on 4 July 2025 and aims to improve the availability of emergency medical services (EMS) in the border areas of the two countries. Key decisions include the consent of the Chamber of Deputies to ratify the treaty, which will allow cross-border interventions of EMS, the recognition of the professional qualifications of health workers, the exemption of EMS vehicles from charges for the use of roads, and the provision of reciprocal free cooperation. The agreement applies to specific border regions in the Czech Republic (South Moravia, Zlín, Moravia-Silesia) and Slovakia (Bratislava, Trnava, Trenčín, Žilina). It is also important to ensure the protection of personal data, rules for the reimbursement of costs and the creation of a Joint Resolution Committee. The contract will take precedence over the legal regulation and does not anticipate an increase in financial costs compared to the current situation.