Documents and Laws in Parliament

Scope: pages 1–4.

The government takes a neutral stance on the parliamentary bill on standardization but recommends that it undergo significant further revision. It appreciates the effort to create a modern framework for standardization, but at the same time points out the insufficiently justified financial impacts, ambiguities surrounding the transformation of the Czech Standardization Agency into a public-law legal entity, and the need to clarify its management and the oversight of public finances. It also takes a critical view of the proposed abolition of the Hallmarking Office, particularly with regard to its connection to standardization, the transfer of its responsibilities, and the regulation of fees and the import of precious metals. The document also calls for a technical legislative review of the bill, including provisions on administrative offenses, terminology, and transitional provisions.

Scope: pages 1–4.

This is the government’s dissenting opinion on a parliamentary bill proposing changes to the rules governing retirement savings. The government argues that the bill overlaps with a government amendment currently being drafted, haphazardly conflates supplemental pension savings with long-term investment products, and introduces state support without sufficient oversight and record-keeping. It also criticizes the mandatory employer contribution of at least 500 CZK per month as a significant financial and administrative burden, particularly for small businesses and the public sector. According to the government, the proposal also fails to adequately address equal treatment, the relationship to contributions for hazardous work, penalties, and the impact on budgets.

Scope: pages 1–4.

The government has taken a negative stance on the parliamentary bill. It rejects the elimination of the spousal tax deduction and its replacement with a higher tax credit for children under 3 years of age, arguing that these are two distinct support mechanisms that are often confused in a non-systematic manner. It states that the proposal is not well-targeted toward low-income households or single parents, does not sufficiently take into account existing support for people with disabilities, and does not incentivize the other parent to return to work. At the same time, it lacks an analysis of the impacts on various types of families, and according to the government’s estimate, it would have a negative impact on public budgets.

Scope: pages 1–2.

The government has taken a negative stance on the parliamentary proposal to extend the ban on sales in larger stores to include additional holidays. It states that the current regulation, in place since 2016, represents a stable compromise between the protection of employees and families, freedom of enterprise, and consumer interests, and that any such change should result from a broader expert and political debate. It also criticizes the insufficient assessment of the proposal’s impact on sales, employees, and consumers, and warns against restricting competition by giving certain stores an unfair advantage.

Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 1–§ 14; pages 1–20.

The bill primarily reorganizes the surveying and cadastral inspectorates: they will no longer be separate organizational units of the state or accounting entities, but rather internal units of the Czech Office for Surveying and Cadastre, while retaining their administrative authority. At the same time, the Act expands and clarifies the powers of the Office and the inspectorates, particularly with regard to oversight, the administration of digital information systems, and the adjudication of cadastral violations. The territorial jurisdiction of the inspectorates is also changing, as the Vysočina Region is transferring from Brno to České Budějovice, and the names and annexes of the Act are being amended. The Act takes effect primarily on January 1, 2027, with certain amendments related to cadastral offenses taking effect on July 1, 2027.

Scope: § 112–§ 3; pages 1–14.

The document contains a written parliamentary question from a member of parliament regarding the impacts of kaolin mining in the Karlovy Vary region and the response from the Minister of the Environment. The interpellation highlights potential damage to the air, water, landscape, public health, and property, and requests clarification regarding the EIA, reclamation efforts, inspections, and potential sanctions. The minister states that official data do not yet confirm any significant exceedances of dust limits or specific failures, and that many of the issues fall under the jurisdiction of mining, construction, or other authorities. The Ministry declares its readiness to support monitoring and address the matter within the scope of its authority, but it cannot order an immediate halt to mining on its own.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–6.

This is a written interpellation regarding the impact of the amendment to the VAT Act on the financing of public transportation. The member of parliament points out that, starting in 2028, compensation paid to transportation providers will be newly classified as a transaction subject to VAT, which, in his view, could significantly increase the cost of operating public transportation for regions and cities and lead to reduced service or higher fares. He therefore inquires about possible legislative solutions, potential financial compensation from the state, and the impacts on other public services. The Minister of Finance states that the problem stems from an earlier amendment; the ministry is currently analyzing it and will decide on the next steps after assessing the budgetary impacts.

Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 19a–§ 86a; pages 1–26.

The bill amends the pension insurance rules primarily to benefit older individuals and working retirees. It introduces an age-based pension increase starting at age 80 and every five years thereafter, instead of the current increase starting only at age 85; at the same time, starting in 2028, the increase in the old-age pension for additional gainful employment will be reinstated and automated. The law also explicitly allows pensions to be paid abroad in a currency other than the Czech koruna and stipulates that the recipient bears the costs of currency conversion. At the same time, it requires employers to resubmit data on working old-age pensioners so that these increases can be applied automatically.

Scope: Part One–Part Four; § 1–§ 54; pages 1–16.

The bill transposes the Czech regulations on construction products into the new EU regime in accordance with EU Regulation 2024/3110. It repeals older transitional provisions in the Act on Technical Requirements for Products and transfers the rules for CE-marked construction products to the Act on Conformity Assessment, where it specifies the competent authorities, the Czech language for documents, and the information system. It temporarily maintains the validity of existing authorizations and notifications only until January 8, 2030, unless they are renewed. The Act also extends oversight and the scope of responsible entities to online sales and services involving the complete fulfillment of orders; most of the changes are to take effect shortly after promulgation, while some repeals will not take effect until January 8, 2040.

Scope: pages 1–30.

The document requests Parliament’s approval for the ratification of the UNESCO Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education. The Convention aims to harmonize and make the recognition of foreign higher education qualifications more transparent, promote academic mobility, and improve the exchange of information about higher education institutions and study programs. It does not impose any fundamentally new obligations on the Czech Republic, as it builds on existing European rules, and according to the explanatory memorandum, it is not expected to have any further legislative or budgetary implications. It also explicitly addresses the fair assessment of the qualifications of refugees and displaced persons, even if they do not have complete documentation.

Scope: Sections 1–12; pages 1–24.

The document requests the Chamber of Deputies to approve the ratification of a new extradition treaty between the Czech Republic and Canada. The treaty is intended to replace the outdated provisions from 1924 and 1926 and to expedite and streamline the transfer of persons for criminal prosecution or the enforcement of sentences. It sets forth the conditions for extradition, the grounds for mandatory and discretionary refusal, rules for pretrial detention, the transfer of property, transit, and protection against the death penalty without safeguards. Its main impact is to facilitate more effective international judicial cooperation in criminal matters without placing additional strain on the national budget.

Scope: Part One–Part Twelve; § 5–§ 4; pages 1–30.

The bill is a comprehensive amendment to budgetary and related laws that aligns Czech regulations with the new EU fiscal framework and strengthens public finance management. It introduces a new national medium-term fiscal-structural plan, adjusts the expenditure frameworks of the state and state funds, strengthens the role of the National Budget Council and the Committee for Budget Forecasts, and expands the rules for disclosure and oversight. It also significantly amends budgetary rules for security situations, defense, strategic infrastructure, and low-carbon energy, and abolishes the special pension insurance reserve account, transferring the funds to the state budget. Furthermore, it mitigates certain impacts of debt rules on municipalities and municipal associations and newly subjects members of the National Budget Council to conflict-of-interest rules and related work restrictions.

Scope: pages 1–4.

The president is returning the bill on changes to public budgets to Parliament, citing concerns that it would undermine the long-term sustainability of public finances and parliamentary oversight of budgetary processes. He criticizes, in particular, a new exemption that excludes spending on transportation, water, and energy infrastructure from spending limits, as well as the government’s ability to exceed the state budget by up to 10% in the event of a deteriorating security situation. It also identifies as problematic the weakening of the Chamber of Deputies’ role in budgetary oversight, including the elimination of certain interim reports and the limitation of the Budget Committee’s influence. According to the opinion, the law as a whole loosens fiscal rules too much and strengthens the government at the expense of transparency and oversight.

Scope: Sections 18–112; pages 1–12.

The document contains a written inquiry from Representative Eva Šrámková and the Minister of Transportation’s response regarding the Czech Republic’s approach to evaluating the Tesla FSD Supervised system. The MP criticizes possible discrepancies in the data regarding the number of vehicles involved and calls for a more active and transparent approach by the state in assessing advanced driver-assistance systems. In his response, the minister states that the Czech Republic will not yet adopt the Dutch provisional approval due to the ongoing European debate, unclear technical and safety issues, and a lack of independent data. The main implication is confirmation of the ministry’s cautious approach, with no set deadline for the potential recognition of the system in the Czech Republic.

Scope: pages 1–2.

The document contains the government’s neutral position on a Senate bill that would designate August 28 as “Orel Day” among the country’s significant days. The government appreciates the effort to commemorate the persecution of the Orel organization after 1948 and to emphasize the values of democracy, freedom, and civic responsibility. At the same time, however, it points out that further expanding the list of significant days may weaken their symbolic significance and that the proposed day partially overlaps with existing commemorations of the victims of the communist regime. According to the government, the intended purpose can be achieved by means other than amending the law, such as through educational and commemorative activities.

Scope: pages 1–2.

The document contains the government’s opinion on a parliamentary bill to amend the Education Act regarding the use of cell phones in schools. The government discussed the proposal on July 20, 2026, and approved it. This therefore constitutes formal support for the main proposal, not a separate change to the rules; the specific implications arise from the proposed amendment to the Education Act.

Scope: Section 95; pages 1–4.

This is a resolution of the Sponsoring Committee regarding an amendment to laws in the area of internal administration; it is not the actual text of the amendment itself. The Committee recommends the order in which the Chamber of Deputies should vote during the third reading on amendments A, B, and C, as well as on the bill as a whole. It issues a favorable opinion on proposals A and C and takes no position on proposal B; at the same time, it authorizes the rapporteur to make any necessary technical legislative amendments in accordance with the Rules of Procedure.

Scope: Part One–Part Two; § 20; pages 1–6.

The proposal amends the functioning of the national park board in the approval of key conservation and management documents. A representative of the Fire and Rescue Service of the Czech Republic is now required to join the board, and separate voting is introduced, meaning that a proposal must secure a majority among both the delegated representatives and the appointed members. In the event of repeated disagreement, the decision-making authority is transferred to the Ministry of the Environment following prior deliberation by the government, which changes the current procedure. Documents that have already been approved may be reconsidered within two years under specified conditions; the amendment takes effect on January 1, 2027.