Documents and Laws in Parliament

Scope: pages 1–4.

The Economic Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies consider the government’s bill on the more cost-effective deployment of electronic communications networks in the specified order during the third reading. The Committee recommends approving all of the listed amendments, including amendments A1 through A8 and the two B amendments. The rapporteur is authorized to present the Committee’s opinion and, if necessary, propose the necessary technical legislative adjustments.

Scope: Section 95; pages 1–4.

The Economic Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies, in the third reading, first consider the legislative technical amendments, then amendments A and B, and finally the bill as a whole. The Committee recommends approving both amendments. The rapporteur is authorized to present the Committee’s opinion and, if necessary, propose the required technical amendments.

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: pages 1–2.

The Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the government’s proposal to promote balanced representation of women and men in the governing bodies of certain issuers. The Committee also authorizes its Chairwoman to submit the resolution to the Chamber and the rapporteur to submit a report on the deliberations regarding the proposal. The resolution itself does not alter the content of the proposed legislation nor does it impose any new obligations.

Scope: Sections 3–28d; pages 1–4.

The Committee on the Environment recommends approving the proposed amendment to the Animal Protection Act, with the proposed amendments. It clarifies the definition of an animal without an owner and stipulates that if the origin of a found or captured animal is unclear, it shall be considered a stray. It expands the rules for requests for advance payments toward the costs of preliminary foster care and allows for their application even to animals for which special measures have been ordered. A transitional provision specifies that the new provisions apply to costs incurred after the Act takes effect.

Scope: pages 1–2.

The Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the proposed amendment to the Criminal Code. According to the main document, the bill tightens penalties for domestic abuse, animal abuse, and animal neglect, and criminalizes the killing of a cat or dog out of reprehensible motives without lawful cause. The Committee also authorizes its Chair to submit the resolution to the Chamber and the rapporteur to present a report on the deliberations.

Scope: pages 1–2.

The Environment Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the government’s proposed amendment to the Act on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases as drafted. The committee rapporteur is to present the results of the deliberations to the Chamber and, together with the Legislative Department, make any necessary technical amendments to the legislation. The committee chair is to submit the resolution to the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies.

Scope: Sections 3–125; pages 1–8.

The Environment Committee recommends approving the amendment with proposed changes that strengthen the independence of collective product take-back systems and prevent conflicts of interest with waste management companies. Rules are introduced for electronic marketplaces, mandatory financial reserves for collective systems, and the obligation of their members to replenish such reserves. The Ministry’s oversight is strengthened, as are reporting requirements and the ability to revoke authorization if a conflict of interest is not resolved; unused contributions and reserves are transferred to successor systems upon the termination of a system.

Scope: Section 95; pages 1–4.

The Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the government’s bill on the designation of business premises and representatives of service providers for the collection of electronic evidence in criminal proceedings. The Committee recommends adopting both Amendment A and Amendment B proposed by Representative Pospíšil, which harmonize the text of the bill. The resolution establishes the order of voting in the third reading and authorizes the rapporteur to present the Committee’s positions.

Scope: pages 1–2.

The Environment Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the government’s proposed amendment to the Act on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases as drafted. The committee rapporteur is to present the results of the deliberations to the Chamber and, together with the Legislative Department, make any necessary technical amendments to the legislation. The committee chair is to submit the resolution to the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies.

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: pages 1–2.

The Budget Committee began deliberations on the government’s amendment to the VAT Act. It adjourned the deliberations until September 16, 2026, and recommended that written amendments be submitted by noon on September 11, 2026. The document itself does not change the VAT rules; it merely sets out the committee’s next steps.

Scope: Pages 1–2.

The Foreign Affairs Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the ratification of the treaty between the Czech Republic and Slovakia on police cooperation. The treaty is intended to modernize cross-border cooperation among police authorities, including measures against illegal migration and procedures for the transfer of persons. The Committee also authorizes its Chair to submit the resolution to the Chamber and the rapporteur to submit a report on the deliberations.

Scope: Pages 1–2.

The Foreign Affairs Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the ratification of the treaty between the Czech Republic and Slovakia on police cooperation. The treaty is intended to modernize cross-border cooperation among police authorities, including measures against illegal migration and procedures for the transfer of persons. The Committee also authorizes its Chair to submit the resolution to the Chamber and the rapporteur to submit a report on the deliberations.

Scope: Pages 1–2.

The Foreign Affairs Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the ratification of the treaty between the Czech Republic and Slovakia on police cooperation. The treaty is intended to modernize cross-border cooperation among police authorities, including measures against illegal migration and procedures for the transfer of persons. The Committee also authorizes its Chair to submit the resolution to the Chamber and the rapporteur to submit a report on the deliberations.

Scope: pages 1–2.

The Budget Committee began deliberations on the government’s proposed amendment to capital market regulations and related laws. It adjourned the deliberations until September 16, 2026. Written amendments may be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on September 11, 2026, via the Chamber of Deputies’ system or by email.

Scope: Pages 1–2.

The Foreign Affairs Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the ratification of the treaty between the Czech Republic and Slovakia on police cooperation. The treaty is intended to modernize cross-border cooperation among police authorities, including measures against illegal migration and procedures for the transfer of persons. The Committee also authorizes its Chair to submit the resolution to the Chamber and the rapporteur to submit a report on the deliberations.

Scope: Pages 1–2.

The Budget Committee began deliberations on the government’s bill regarding the carbon border adjustment mechanism. It adjourned the deliberations until September 16, 2026, and set a deadline for written amendments by noon on September 11, 2026. The resolution itself does not change the CBAM rules or the obligations of importers.

Scope: pages 1–4.

The Foreign Affairs Committee recommends that the Chamber of Deputies approve the ratification of the treaty between the Czech Republic and Tanzania on the avoidance of double taxation of income and the prevention of tax evasion. The resolution further ensures that the recommendation is submitted to the Chamber and authorizes the rapporteur to report on the deliberations. The document does not alter the content of the treaty; it merely recommends its approval.

Scope: pages 1–2.

The Budget Committee began deliberations on the government’s amendment regarding international cooperation in tax administration. It adjourned the deliberations until September 16, 2026. At the same time, it recommended that written amendments be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on September 11, 2026.