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Document 141 - Amendment to the Act on the Budgetary Allocation of Taxes

Published date: 24.03.2026 |Processed date: 24.03.2026 |Session 10

The law changes the rules for budgeting taxes to counties to ensure a more equitable and dynamic distribution of funds. The main changes are an increase in the counties’ share of shared taxes from 10.23% to 10.97% and the introduction of new criteria for redistribution, such as population, length of roads or emergency medical services capacity. In addition, a separate additional share of 0.1% is set for the capital city of Prague. The change is intended to strengthen the financial stability of the regions and better reflect their current needs.

Additional documents: 1

Affected laws: 1

1st reading

Regional Assembly Bill

Document 140 - Amendment to the Act on the Budgetary Allocation of Taxes

Published date: 24.03.2026 |Processed date: 24.03.2026 |Session 10

The bill changes the tax budgeting system for counties to better reflect current needs and activity volumes. Instead of fixed percentages, it introduces a dynamic model with annual updates to the shares based on objective criteria such as population, length of roads, or emergency medical services capacity. The change will strengthen the financial stability of the counties and ensure a fairer distribution of funds without impacting the state budget.

Additional documents: 1

Affected laws: 1

1st reading

Regional Assembly Bill

Document 138 - Amendment to the Act – Nomination Act

Published date: 19.03.2026 |Processed date: 19.03.2026 |Session 10 |Submitters: Vít Rakušan

This law changes the rules for the selection of persons to the management and supervisory bodies of state-owned companies. The main change is that the negative opinion of the Nomination Committee becomes binding on the Ministry and prevents the appointment of the proposed person. The law also strengthens transparency by requiring the Ministry to disclose the reasons why the appointment was not made. The law is set to take effect on 1 January 2027.

Additional documents: 1

Affected laws: 1

1st reading

Parliamentary Bill

Document 139 - Written interpellation by E. Šrámková to A. Vojtěch concerning the contamination of infant formula with the toxin cereulide and the protection of children’s health in the Czech Republic

Published date: 18.03.2026 |Processed date: 18.03.2026 |Session 10

The document contains a written interpellation by MEP Eva Šrámková to the Minister of Health about the contamination of infant formula with the toxin cereulid, which has led to product recalls in Europe and suspected health problems in children in the Czech Republic. The MEP criticises the possible delay in informing the public, asks for an explanation of the authorities’ actions and proposes systemic measures, including retrospective investigations of paediatricians and better reporting of cases. The Ministry states that it received the information via the European RASFF system and that food supervision and possible sanctions are mainly the responsibility of the State Agricultural and Food Inspectorate. At the same time, the Ministry is not planning a blanket retrospective investigation of paediatricians, but allows for an internal audit of public information.

Debated without a resolution

Written Interpellation

Document 133 - Amendment to the Act on Excise Duties - RJ

Published date: 17.03.2026 |Processed date: 17.03.2026 |Session 10 |Submitters: Martin Kupka, Jan Skopeček, Jiří Havránek, Vojtěch Munzar

The draft amendment temporarily lowers the excise duty on fuel due to the sharp rise in prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The tax rate on petrol is reduced from CZK 12,840 to CZK 11,140 per 1,000 litres and on diesel from CZK 9,950 to CZK 8,250 per 1,000 litres, equivalent to a reduction of CZK 1.70 per litre. The reduction is due to apply from 1 May to 31 August 2026 and the rates will return to their original level from 1 September 2026. The measure is intended to reduce costs for transport, businesses and households, but will cause a temporary shortfall in public budget revenues.

Additional documents: 1

Affected laws: 1

1st reading

Parliamentary Bill

Document 137 - Amendments to Annexes 2 and 3 to the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds - RJ

Published date: 17.03.2026 |Processed date: 17.03.2026 |Session 10

The proposal asks the Czech Parliament to approve the ratification of the amendments to Annexes 2 and 3 of the International Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) adopted in 2025. The amendments include modifications to the species names, the introduction of a new category for extinct or probably extinct populations and a new category for severely endangered populations. The status table for bird populations is also updated, with a number of populations being reclassified into more stringent conservation categories. The Czech Republic will temporarily apply a reservation for the procedure, which it will withdraw after ratification; the changes have no direct impact on Czech laws or the state budget.

1st reading

International Treaty

Document 136 - Written interpellation by L. Martínková Španihelová to A. Juchelka concerning delays in the payment of social benefits

Published date: 13.03.2026 |Processed date: 13.03.2026 |Session 10

The MEP is interpellating the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs because of complaints about delays in the payment of social benefits and problems with the transition to the new system and the so-called super-dividend. The ministry states that state social assistance and aid in material distress benefits were paid within the legal deadlines and system changes did not cause any delays, according to available data. The functioning of the JENDA digital system, its testing and statistics on reported incidents are also described. The document also contains statistics on emergency immediate assistance and information on measures to speed up the care allowance procedure.

Debated without a resolution

Written Interpellation

Document 135 - Amendment to the Constitutional Act – Constitution of the Czech Republic

Published date: 13.03.2026 |Processed date: 13.03.2026 |Session 10 |Submitters: Matěj Ondřej Havel

The draft constitutional law adds a new paragraph to Article 1 of the Constitution of the Czech Republic, which explicitly states that the Czech Republic is a member of the European Union and NATO. The aim is to constitutionally confirm the long-term foreign policy and security orientation of the state and to symbolically anchor its affiliation to the European and transatlantic community. The amendment is mainly declaratory in nature and does not foresee economic or social consequences. The law is proposed to take effect on 1 January 2027.

Additional documents: 1

Affected laws: 1

1st reading

Parliamentary Bill

Document 134 - Written interpellation of K. Haas to A. Schillerová regarding a change in the staffing structure of the Ministry of Finance potentially weakening the independence of internal audit within the Ministry of Finance

Published date: 13.03.2026 |Processed date: 13.03.2026 |Session 10

Karel Haas MP interpellates the Minister of Finance about the change in the organisational structure of the Ministry of Finance, in which the Internal Audit Department was abolished and replaced by a separate department as of 1 January 2026. The MEP expresses concern that this move may have circumvented the rules on selection procedures and undermined the independence of the internal audit function, especially as the same person as before was appointed as head without an open selection procedure. The Minister replies that the change was made to simplify the procedure and the small size of the department and that the appointment was made in accordance with the Civil Service Act. She said that some of the information requested could not be provided because it was internal or personal information.

The interpellant was absent

Written Interpellation

Document 129 - Bill repealing the Act on Retail Sales Hours

Published date: 11.03.2026 |Processed date: 11.03.2026 |Session 10 |Submitters: Jan Bureš, Martin Baxa, Karel Haas, Renáta Zajíčková, Štěpán Slovák, Petr Sokol, Jana Černochová, Libor Hoppe, Jakub Janda, Petr Bendl, Jan Skopeček

The bill repeals the 2016 Retail Hours of Sale Act, which prohibited large stores from selling during select public holidays. Once repealed, stores will be able to open on these holidays without restrictions on store size. The aim is to reduce business regulation, remove unequal treatment between retailers and increase the freedom of business owners and employees to choose to work on public holidays. The economic impact is expected to be slightly positive due to higher sales and tax revenues.

Additional documents: 1

Affected laws: 1

1st reading

Parliamentary Bill

Document 132 - Amendment to the Act on Capital Market Undertakings

Published date: 11.03.2026 |Processed date: 11.03.2026 |Session 10

The bill amends the Capital Market Undertakings Act to clarify the rules for investment intermediaries and to remove legal uncertainty in the application of European regulations. The key change is the replacement of the term “similarly” by “reasonably”, thereby reducing the scope of the obligations taken over from securities dealers. The law also clarifies that the European rules apply to investment intermediaries only if the law explicitly refers to them and takes into account the status of tied agents as independent entrepreneurs. The effectiveness is proposed from 1 January 2027.

Additional documents: 1

Affected laws: 1

1st reading

Senate Bill

Document 131 - Amendment to the Act on Elections to Municipal Councils - RJ

Published date: 11.03.2026 |Processed date: 11.03.2026 |Session 10 Publication number: 70/2026

The law introduces and regulates in detail by-elections to municipal councils in addition to the existing new elections. It lays down when by-elections are or are not held, how seats are filled, how candidate lists and substitutes are handled, and what tasks municipal authorities, registration offices and the Ministry of the Interior have. The aim is to ensure that municipal councils can function even if the number of members decreases, without always having to hold a whole new election.

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Additional documents: 1

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Approved

Senate Bill

Document 130 - Amendment to the Act on the Acquisition of Qualifications to Practise Healthcare Professions – RJ

Published date: 11.03.2026 |Processed date: 11.03.2026 |Session 10

The bill amends the Act on Specialization Training of Healthcare Professionals and reintroduces the field of trauma surgery as a separate basic specialization field for physicians with a minimum length of training of 5 years. The aim is to increase the number of specialists and to stabilize the functioning of trauma centres, as the interest in this specialty dropped significantly after the abolition of the specialty in 2017. The law also provides transitional rules for accredited facilities and allows for the continuation of training under existing accreditations. Doctors specializing in trauma will now be considered specialists in trauma surgery.

Additional documents: 1

Affected laws: 1

1st reading

Senate Bill

Document 128 - Written interpellation by P. Hladík to P. Macinka regarding the deposit system for packaging

Published date: 10.03.2026 |Processed date: 10.03.2026 |Session 10

Petr Hladík MP interpellates the Minister of the Environment about plans to introduce PET bottles and cans in the Czech Republic. He points to the time pressure due to European legislation, according to which, without national regulation, the Czech Republic would have to accept less favourable EU rules. The Minister responds that the potential deposit system must meet the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and that the Ministry is preparing steps to align Czech legislation with this Regulation. The Government will only consider introducing deposit schemes if they demonstrate environmental benefits and do not disrupt existing municipal waste sorting systems.

Debated without a resolution

Written Interpellation

Document 127 - Written interpellation by P. Hladík to P. Macinka on the future of the New Green Savings Programme

Published date: 10.03.2026 |Processed date: 10.03.2026 |Session 10

The document contains a written interpellation from MP Petr Hladík to the Minister of the Environment concerning the future of the subsidy programme Nová zelená úsporám, which supports energy savings in households. The MEP asks when the programme will be relaunched and what funding the government will allocate to it. The Minister states that the continuation of the programme is being prepared, but its funding is uncertain due to lower than expected revenues from emission allowances. The Ministry is therefore preparing various funding options and discussing them with other ministries.

The interpellant was absent

Written Interpellation

Document 126 - Written interpellation by P. Hladík to P. Macinka on environmental education

Published date: 10.03.2026 |Processed date: 10.03.2026 |Session 10

Petr Hladík MP interpellates the Minister of the Environment regarding the planned restriction of funding for organisations providing environmental education for children and youth. He draws attention to the importance of these programmes for schools, families and children’s relationship with nature. In response, the Minister states that support will continue, but must be adapted to limited public budgets and other national priorities. In the future, the focus of the subsidy programmes is to change, particularly on hands-on nature care and outdoor education.

Debated without a resolution

Written Interpellation

Document 125 - Amendment to the Act on Social Services – RJ

Published date: 09.03.2026 |Processed date: 09.03.2026 |Session 10 |Submitters: Aleš Juchelka, Jana Pastuchová Publication number: 92/2026

Scope: Part One–Part Six; Sections 4–29; pages 1–6.

The Act amends the rules governing social services and benefits for persons with disabilities, particularly in proceedings concerning care allowances and mobility allowances. It introduces the possibility of mitigating hardship when applying EU rules to care allowances for persons residing in the Czech Republic who do not receive a similar benefit from another EU country, adjusts the obligations of applicants, and transfers certain tasks between the Labor Office and the regional social security administration. The mobility allowance is increasing from CZK 2,900 to CZK 3,000, and authorities will adjust it automatically starting in 2027 without requiring a new application. At the same time, certain earlier changes in related amendments are being repealed or postponed, including the postponement of part of the effective date from July 1, 2026, to June 1, 2028.

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Additional documents: 10

Proposals: 6

Affected laws: 5

Approved

Parliamentary Bill

Document 124 - Amendment to the Act on State Social Support – RJ

Published date: 06.03.2026 |Processed date: 06.03.2026 |Session 10 |Submitters: Aleš Juchelka Publication number: 93/2026

Scope: Part One–Part Three; Sections 30d–71a; pages 1–7.

The Act amends the rules governing state social assistance, primarily with regard to the parental allowance, the prenatal parental allowance, and assistance for parents who are students. It introduces and clarifies digitized procedures, electronic filing, delivery, and case management, while some of the previous provisions are repealed or transferred between digitized and non-digitized benefits. For example, the monthly amount of the prenatal parental allowance is now set at CZK 15,000, along with rules for settlement after the child’s birth and the refund of overpayments. At the same time, selected provisions of Amendment No. 152/2025 Coll. are repealed, and the effective dates of the changes are spread across 2026 and 2027.

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Additional documents: 7

Proposals: 3

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Approved

Parliamentary Bill

Document 123 - Written interpellation of M. Moricová to L. Metnar regarding action against the surveillance proposal Chat Control

Published date: 05.03.2026 |Processed date: 05.03.2026 |Session 10

Moricová’s question concerns the government’s position on the EU’s proposed “Chat Control” regulation aimed at combating online child sexual abuse and its impact on privacy and encrypted communications. The Minister of the Interior states that the Czech Republic did not support the original proposal containing mandatory screening of communications, but at the same time supported the extension of the temporary exemption allowing voluntary scanning of content until 2028 so as not to create a legal vacuum. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the current compromise version of the Regulation no longer contains mandatory blanket scanning and does not contravene the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights or the Czech Charter. The document emphasises the desire to balance child protection and the right to privacy and describes the practical experience of the Police of the Czech Republic with child pornography reports.

Debated without a resolution

Written Interpellation

Document 120 - Amendment to the Income Taxes Act - RJ

Published date: 04.03.2026 |Processed date: 04.03.2026 |Session 10 |Submitters: Lucie Sedmihradská, Jan Papajanovský, Věra Kovářová, Matěj Hlavatý, Jakub Krainer, Pavla Pivoňka Vaňková, Vít Rakušan, Julie Smejkalová, Lukáš Vlček, Jan Berki, Eliška Olšáková, Jan Sviták, Michaela Opltová, Jana Krutáková, Ester Weimerová, Karel Dvořák, Barbora Urbanová, Adriana Chochelová, Josef Flek

The proposal abolishes the basic discount per taxpayer and transfers it to the tax benefit regime in the same amount of CZK 30 840 per year, which will now be available as a tax bonus up to the amount of social and health insurance premiums paid. The aim is to enable low-income employees to take full advantage of the support and to strengthen their motivation to work legally. At the same time, the amount of the child bonus is limited according to the insurance premiums paid and related references in the law are modified. The sections on compliance with international treaties, the impact on security and the proposal for approval at first reading have been deleted from the proposal; the effective date is set for 1 January 2027.

Additional documents: 1

Affected laws: 1

1st reading

Parliamentary Bill