Documents and Laws in Parliament

Scope: § 9c–§ 193; pages 1–14.

The written interpellation addresses the potential impacts of a possible AI Gigafactory and large data centers on the power grid, electricity prices, water, air quality, and noise. The Ministry of Industry and Trade states that no Czech project has been selected yet, so it is not possible to determine its location, energy consumption, or technical parameters. A specific project would have to undergo permitting processes in accordance with building, water, environmental, and energy regulations; connection costs should not be passed on to households without just cause. The Ministry confirms the requirement for new data centers exceeding 1 MW to utilize waste heat, where feasible, and is considering coordination with the investor and energy entities following the selection of a project.

Scope: § 112–§ 112; pages 1–6.

The interpellation asks the prime minister about the participation of representatives of the governing coalition and the state administration in a conference organized by the Svatopluk association, where sanctioned Russian propagandist Fyodor Lukyanov spoke. It requests information on the participants, the possible use of public funds, contacts with foreign government institutions, compliance with sanctions, and security clearances for individuals handling sensitive information. The Prime Minister responded that questions regarding coalition cooperation and the positions of political parties fall outside his jurisdiction, and he considers the interpellation settled; however, his response refers to a different SPD seminar.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–8.

The written interpellation addresses the Ministry of Defense’s potentially wasteful conduct in customs and tax proceedings related to the purchase of MADR radars, with reported losses and payments totaling over 86 million CZK. The Ministry filed an appeal against the tax authority’s decision but has already paid the assessed penalty, as the appeal does not have suspensive effect. The liability of the supplier and other involved parties is still under investigation, and the Ministry is negotiating with the Israeli Ministry of Defense regarding reimbursement of costs and potential contractual penalties. According to the minister, the issue did not hinder the acceptance, testing, or integration of the radars into military systems; it was primarily an administrative and financial matter.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–8.

The interpellation inquires about the dissolution of the Council of Active Reserve Unit Commanders, which provided ongoing feedback from commanders to the army. The minister states that the dissolution was proposed by a department of the Ministry of Defense and approved by the Chief of the General Staff, as the active reserve is now fully integrated into the army’s command structure. The commanders were not consulted prior to the decision; their suggestions are now to be addressed through annual methodological meetings, professional gatherings, and the command structure of the active reserve. Commanders of the individual branches, forces, and services are responsible for addressing these suggestions.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–10.

The document contains a parliamentary question from Jana Černochová and the Minister of Defense’s response regarding Michal Voska’s employment at the Ministry of Defense. Voska has been working full-time in the minister’s office since January 1, 2026, as a strategic and media communications officer. He holds a “Secret” security clearance, has limited access to internal systems, and has no decision-making authority in procurement or strategic matters. He was not hired through a civil service competitive selection process because his employment is governed by the Labor Code.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–10.

The parliamentary question asks the government how it will improve access to personal assistance for people with the most severe disabilities and support for their families and informal caregivers. It points out that the care allowance of 27,000 CZK for some people in dependency level IV may not cover their actual needs; an earlier proposal for a special allowance for personal assistance was not approved. The government has announced a long-term amendment to the Social Services Act and interim measures to improve capacity planning, ensure stable funding, and recruit staff. It is considering higher reimbursement rates and wages, support for services at night and on weekends, taking rural areas into account, data collection, and involving service users in planning.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–32.

MP Jana Černochová questions Defense Minister Jaromír Zůna and requests a detailed overview of his domestic and international business trips, including their purpose, delegations, transportation, costs, and approvals. The minister reports approximately 170 domestic work-related activities and 18 trips abroad over 34 calendar days; their total cost amounted to 1,565,655.86 CZK. The response includes summary tables of individual trips and costs, including two instances where the minister traveled in business class. The document serves as a basis for parliamentary oversight of the Ministry of Defense’s management of public funds.

Scope: § 112–§ 112; pages 1–10.

The written interpellation requests that the Minister of Defense provide a full financial report, itinerary, and specific results of his trip to the Republic of Korea. The Minister states that the trip took place from September 5 to 10, 2026, with a delegation of seven people; airfare cost 363,386.40 CZK, lodging cost 146,052.87 CZK, and other expenses have not yet been finalized. The trip focused on the Seoul Defense Dialogue conference and meetings with the South Korean Ministry of Defense and defense companies. No new agreement or memorandum was signed, but the trip was intended to support ongoing defense and industrial cooperation.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–12.

A written interpellation asks why the Czech Armed Forces (AČR) allegedly backed away from replacing obsolete trailer-mounted field kitchens. The Minister of Defense states that neither the military requirement nor the planned quantities have changed, and that the original request was not erroneous. Purchases of trailer kitchens are merely being postponed due to a lack of funds in the investment program; part of the procurement planned for 2028 and 2029 is being moved to 2030. The new territorial defense battalions are to be provided with meals primarily through external contractors and self-heating combat rations.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–12.

The parliamentary question addresses the Czech Army’s capacity to recruit new soldiers, particularly applicants with medical classifications B II and C. The Ministry of Defense states that 1,898 applicants are waiting for a suitable position, as demand has exceeded the number of available recruitment slots since mid-2026. In 2026, the Army tightened its admission criteria: it limited the number of spots for applicants with health classifications B II and C, and generally accepts applicants with classification C only as needed specialists. Basic training is individually adapted to medical limitations, but separate courses are not planned; some unsuccessful applicants are offered a position in the active reserve.

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.