Documents and Laws in Parliament

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.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–6.

Petr Bendl’s written interpellation asks Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to explain how he is preventing a conflict of interest regarding a debt of over 2.6 billion CZK. He asks specifically about the debtor’s identity and connections, possible public subsidies, and the Prime Minister’s recusal from any decision-making that could affect the debtor. The Prime Minister replied that he had disclosed his financial circumstances in his statutory financial disclosure statement and does not consider it necessary to disclose any further information. The response is to be debated by the Chamber of Deputies.

Scope: Part One–Part Three; § 620–§ 2943; pages 1–25.

The bill implements the EU directive and modernizes liability for damages caused by defective products, effective December 9, 2026. Protection for individuals is extended to software, digital production files, related digital services, and the loss or damage of non-professional data. In addition to the manufacturer, component manufacturers, importers, representatives, distributors, or certain online platforms may also be liable for damages, particularly if the manufacturer established in the EU cannot be traced. Claims are facilitated by presumptions of evidence; the ten-year statute of limitations is abolished and generally replaced by a ten-year period of extinction of rights, which extends to 25 years in cases of health damage that manifests later.

Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 468–§ 119c; pages 1–18.

The bill regulates public guardianship so that municipalities can more effectively provide it to individuals who need support in legal matters. It allows this responsibility to be transferred in its entirety to another municipality or association of municipalities through a public-law agreement and provides for the automatic transfer of guardianship even for individuals who have already been appointed wards. In exceptional cases, the court will be able to designate another suitable municipality if the municipality where the ward resides is unable to perform its duties properly; the consent of the municipality or association of municipalities is not required. Municipalities or regional authorities must notify the court and the ward of the transfer in a manner appropriate to the ward’s health condition; the proposed effective date is July 1, 2027.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–12.

The written interpellation concerns the exclusion of six children’s group projects from EU funding due to a potential conflict of interest involving former Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MPSV) employee Alexandra Semancová. On April 28, 2026, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MPSV) excluded four projects from the National Recovery Plan and two projects from the Employment Plus program; according to the ministry, their exclusion does not necessarily mean a loss of European funds. Further funding, potential recovery of funds, and liability for any damages will be assessed through a legal analysis. The ministry is preparing new internal regulations on conflicts of interest; Semancová’s employment ended on April 14, 2026.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–8.

The parliamentary question asks about the impacts of extending the Chat Control 1.0 regime on privacy, encryption, digital companies, and user trust. The minister states that the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) helped coordinate the Czech position and that the regime does not introduce mandatory monitoring but allows service providers to conduct voluntary detection. The provisional EU regulation is in effect until April 2028; it excludes communications protected by end-to-end encryption and limits detection primarily to known child abuse material and user reports. The Czech Republic wants to protect strong encryption, privacy, and the digital economy, and intends to assess any potential permanent regulation on a case-by-case basis.

Scope: pages 1–6.

The written interpellation addresses the shortage of capacity in elementary schools and calls on the government to ensure a predictable, multi-year subsidy program for their construction by 2027. The representative draws particular attention to five school projects that are ready to begin and the need to start construction quickly. The Prime Minister states that the Ministry of Education is in discussions with the applicants and supports the completion of project preparations; however, he does not provide any specific commitment regarding grants or budget funds. He considers the response to have been addressed, noting that face-to-face discussions will continue.

Scope: Sections 112–134; pages 1–8.

MP Petr Hladík questions the Minister of the Environment regarding the competitive selection process in which Pavel Straka was appointed director of the Czech Environmental Inspectorate, and requests his resume, management plan, and the commission’s minutes. The minister refuses to provide the requested documents because, under the Civil Service Act and the Administrative Procedure Code, the selection process file is protected, and unauthorized persons do not have access to its contents. He notes, however, that the director’s professional resume, to the extent relevant to his public office, is published on the Inspectorate’s website.

Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 1–§ 2990c; pages 1–30.

The bill clarifies the protection of trade secrets under European Union law and extends it to infringements outside the context of economic relations. It now explicitly defines the unauthorized acquisition, disclosure, and use of trade secrets, including products derived therefrom, and protects legitimate conduct, such as freedom of expression or reporting of illegal activity. It introduces specific legal remedies, measures to cease and remedy infringements, rules on damages, and protection of confidential information in case files and judgments. Disputes will be adjudicated by the regional court; the bill is proposed to take effect on January 1, 2027.