Documents and Laws in Parliament

Scope: § 112–§ 43; pages 1–10.

The interpellation asks about the government’s cuts to unemployment benefits and retraining programs, particularly regarding the use of savings, the impact on parents and caregivers, and the labor market’s readiness for technological changes. The Prime Minister states that the funds will be used for active and passive employment policies, as well as to support the employment of people with disabilities. For people without prior income, including those returning from parental or caregiving leave, the benefit rate for the first two months will change from 40% to 30% of the average wage, though it will remain higher than it was prior to 2026. The government justifies the changes by citing the rapid growth in benefit expenditures; it plans to continue digital education through new projects but does not have the required data on subsequent wage trends.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–6.

MP Matěj Hlavatý questions Prime Minister Andrej Babiš regarding two meetings with Pavel Tykač concerning ČEZ shares, the possible acquisition of Tykač’s energy assets, and the method of gaining control over ČEZ’s generation division. In particular, he requests clarification regarding the participants, documentation, prices, mandates, the extent of Tykač’s stake, and the protection of public funds and minority shareholders. The Prime Minister stated that the meetings took place on February 13 and May 29, 2026, at Tykač’s request, with Karel Havlíček in attendance; they were merely for the purpose of gathering information, and no decision binding on the state or ČEZ was made. No minutes or other records were taken of the meetings.

Scope: Sections 3a–6b; pages 1–12.

The bill expands the scope of the National Sports Agency—a government-funded organization previously focused on the anti-doping program—to include the prevention and combating of other negative phenomena in sports. The organization is now tasked with addressing, through methodological, educational, and preventive measures, the manipulation of competition results, the creation of a safe and respectful environment in sports, and spectator violence. Particular emphasis is placed on protecting children and other vulnerable individuals from violence, harassment, and discrimination; the bill does not introduce new sanctioning powers nor does it restrict the autonomy of sports organizations. It is proposed to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Scope: pages 1–10.

The draft constitutional bill amends the Constitution to explicitly designate the Czech koruna as the currency of the Czech Republic. The amendment is intended to strengthen the constitutional protection of the national currency and make it more difficult to replace it with another currency without amending the Constitution. The bill primarily concerns the status of the Czech National Bank and the state’s monetary sovereignty.

Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 12–§ 15; pages 1–18.

The bill abolishes the Czech Breeding Inspection Authority and transfers its oversight of breeding, insemination, identification, and registration of livestock to the State Veterinary Administration. Regional veterinary administrations will conduct inspections, adjudicate violations, and impose measures; current inspectors may serve as breeding inspectors. At the same time, the State Veterinary Administration will assume the authority to establish state veterinary institutes, as well as the rights, assets, employees, and ongoing proceedings of the dissolved inspection authority. The effective date is set for April 1, 2027, with certain organizational measures taking effect earlier.

Scope: Sections 112–131; pages 1–10.

A written interpellation requests clarification regarding the suspension of proceedings against Ridera Bohemia due to the possible disposal of waste into the Heřmanická heap’s retaining wall and the risk that the state will bear the cost of remediation. The member of parliament requests information regarding the evidence, the procedures followed by the ministry and the inspectorate, the exclusion of the state-owned enterprise DIAMO, and the possibilities for sanctions and recovery of damages. The minister states that the ministry took over the proceedings due to delays and procedural errors by the inspectorate, but suspended them on July 1, 2026, because the suspicions could not be substantiated and it was no longer possible to obtain new conclusive samples. The proceedings regarding corrective measures were discontinued for the same reason; the ministry characterizes the second case involving material stored in another part of the tailings pile as distinct both in law and in fact.

Scope: Sections 112–3; pages 1–8.

The interpellation addresses the risk of weakened protection for approximately 1,400 historically significant but formally inadequately registered buildings in Brno’s historic preservation zone following the amendment to the Building Act. The Ministry states that 41 structures have so far been officially designated as cultural monuments on an individual basis; further progress is hampered by complex procedures and limited personnel capacity. The protection of unregistered buildings will continue to be ensured by the historic preservation zone and through the review of proposed projects by the building authority, which is required to safeguard heritage values. For buildings of exceptional value, the ministry is to initiate proceedings to designate them as cultural monuments, which will impose an obligation on the owners—even during the proceedings—not to endanger their heritage value.

Scope: Sections 110–112; pages 1–6.

The parliamentary question asks the Minister of Finance about the existence, content, and publication of an analysis of the financial impacts of a potential elimination of the ninth grade of elementary school. The representative requests a quantification of the impacts on the state budget, municipalities, regions, secondary school capacity, teachers, infrastructure, and student transportation. The Minister responds that the unofficial document was prepared by the Deputy Minister on his own initiative; it was neither commissioned nor approved by the Ministry and does not represent its official position. The Ministry of Finance is not conducting its own analysis, as it considers the matter to fall within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education.

Scope: Sections 110–112; pages 1–8.

The written interpellation concerns the development of a central information system for the social and legal protection of children at risk. The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs states that the system is in the analysis and design phase and is intended to unify record-keeping, improve the monitoring of a child’s progress through the care system, and reduce the administrative burden on the Office for Social and Legal Protection of Children (OSPOD). The system is intended to ensure uniform record-keeping nationwide and the secure sharing of necessary data among authorized institutions. It is to be expanded later to include foster care, conflict guardianship, and, where appropriate, integration with service records.

Scope: Sections 112–110; pages 1–8.

MP Svobodová’s interpellation concerns statements made by Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř regarding the audience at the folklore festival in Strážnice on the X network. She asks, in particular, whether the minister’s criticism or the behavior of visitors could affect public funding for culture. The minister stated that he was responding only to specific vulgar attacks, not to all visitors, and that political statements or audience reactions would not be a criterion for grants. At the same time, he denied plans to reduce support for cultural organizations in connection with the incident.

Scope: pages 1–8.

The written interpellation concerns a statement made by Minister Boris Šťastný regarding the possible cancellation of subsidies during a debate about the folklore festival in Strážnice. The representative asks whether the statement could have influenced the festival’s funding or its sponsors. The minister states that it was merely a general personal opinion, not a call to withdraw support, and that he has not taken any action against the festival nor does he intend to reduce the culture budget. According to him, subsidies should be assessed transparently based on the quality, contribution, and cost-effectiveness of the project.

Scope: pages 1–6.

The written interpellation asks the government about the measures actually implemented to address the impacts of heat waves and climate change, particularly regarding the protection of seniors, children, and the sick. The Prime Minister states that the current number of heat-related deaths cannot be reliably determined because verified data are collected with a delay; the impacts are subsequently assessed based on excess mortality as well. The government refers to its adaptation strategy and action plan, which include urban cooling, green spaces, water management, building retrofits, and timely weather alerts. It does not directly address the demand to distance itself from government colleagues who downplay climate change.

Scope: Sections 2–6; pages 1–2.

The bill introduces a new non-earmarked tax revenue for municipalities and regions based on the living area of newly completed apartments. Municipalities are to receive 3,000 to 4,000 CZK per m², regions 500 CZK per m², and Prague 5,000 CZK per m², with Prague transferring a portion of these funds to its city districts. Funding will be shifted from VAT revenue, which will reduce state budget revenue and is intended to incentivize local governments to build housing; the first payments are expected in 2028 based on apartments occupied in 2027. The strikethrough in the text refers to the formal title and article designations, not to the substantive rules of the proposed mechanism.

Scope: Sections 41a–90; pages 1–14.

The bill grants the police the authority to temporarily close a business if products that seriously endanger life or health are being sold or distributed there and there is a risk that this activity will continue. In urgent cases, the police may intervene even before an assessment by the supervisory authority, which must confirm the risk within 48 hours; the closure may last for a maximum of 14 days. The operator may file an objection within three days and should be granted supervised access to remove hazardous products or protect property. The law is set to take effect on the first day of the second month following its promulgation.