Documents and Laws in Parliament

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.

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: 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: Sections 3–9; page 1.

The amendment repeals the planned five-year freeze on the base pay of government officials and retains the current automatic adjustment based on wage trends. Instead, it reduces members of parliament’s multipurpose flat-rate transportation allowances by 40%; under the new provisions, these allowances will range from 24 to 36 percent of the base salary, depending on the distance from their residence or office. The effective date of the changes is postponed from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027.

Scope: Sections 4–9; pages 1–2.

The amendment maintains the freeze on the base salary of elected officials through the end of 2030, but sets it at 106,433 CZK instead of 101,364 CZK as proposed in the main bill. At the same time, it adjusts the multipurpose travel allowances for members of Parliament based on the distance of their residence or office from the seat of Parliament to between 24 and 36 percent of the base salary, so that they better reflect actual costs. It postpones the effective date of the entire amendment from January 1, 2026, to January 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.

Scope: Part One–Part Six; § 1–§ 36; pages 1–28.

The bill, returned by the Senate, introduces electronic record-keeping of business sales from 2027, including exemptions, online reporting, and fines of up to 500,000 CZK; the preparatory provisions are to take effect immediately upon promulgation. For income tax, it introduces a voluntary surcharge of 1,400 CZK for some flat-rate taxpayers, reinstates the student and preschool tuition tax credit, and adjusts employee benefits, tips, and the tax credit for sales records. For VAT, it improves the correction of uncollectible receivables, eliminates the deduction limitation for certain passenger cars, and moves non-alcoholic beverages in food service establishments to the reduced rate; at the same time, it expands the powers of the financial and customs administrations. Short-term residents from other European Union countries with severe visual or hearing impairments may take advantage of a personal exemption from sales recording requirements even without a Czech ZTP or ZTP/P card.

Scope: Sections 5–30; pages 1–4.

The Senate is returning the bill to the Chamber of Deputies with amendments that narrow the scope of sales reporting, primarily by excluding non-cash transfers. Entrepreneurs in the first bracket of the flat-rate tax regime with prior income of up to 1 million CZK, as well as direct sales of their own agricultural products to end consumers at the place of production, are to be exempt from the sales reporting requirement. The bill also amends the tax exemption for employee benefits, specifically excluding non-medically indicated cosmetic procedures, cosmetic services, and certain spa services not covered by insurance.

Scope: pages 1–2.

On August 19, 2026, the Senate rejected a bill that was intended to bring dozens of regulations into line with the new Civil Service Act and convert them into employment relationships. The bill returns to the Chamber of Deputies, which may override the Senate’s rejection. Three senators were tasked with providing the rationale for the Senate’s decision.