Documents and Laws in Parliament

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–8.

The written interpellation addresses the Ministry of Defense’s potentially wasteful conduct in customs and tax proceedings related to the purchase of MADR radars, with reported losses and payments totaling over 86 million CZK. The Ministry filed an appeal against the tax authority’s decision but has already paid the assessed penalty, as the appeal does not have suspensive effect. The liability of the supplier and other involved parties is still under investigation, and the Ministry is negotiating with the Israeli Ministry of Defense regarding reimbursement of costs and potential contractual penalties. According to the minister, the issue did not hinder the acceptance, testing, or integration of the radars into military systems; it was primarily an administrative and financial matter.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–8.

The interpellation inquires about the dissolution of the Council of Active Reserve Unit Commanders, which provided ongoing feedback from commanders to the army. The minister states that the dissolution was proposed by a department of the Ministry of Defense and approved by the Chief of the General Staff, as the active reserve is now fully integrated into the army’s command structure. The commanders were not consulted prior to the decision; their suggestions are now to be addressed through annual methodological meetings, professional gatherings, and the command structure of the active reserve. Commanders of the individual branches, forces, and services are responsible for addressing these suggestions.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–10.

The document contains a parliamentary question from Jana Černochová and the Minister of Defense’s response regarding Michal Voska’s employment at the Ministry of Defense. Voska has been working full-time in the minister’s office since January 1, 2026, as a strategic and media communications officer. He holds a “Secret” security clearance, has limited access to internal systems, and has no decision-making authority in procurement or strategic matters. He was not hired through a civil service competitive selection process because his employment is governed by the Labor Code.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–10.

The parliamentary question asks the government how it will improve access to personal assistance for people with the most severe disabilities and support for their families and informal caregivers. It points out that the care allowance of 27,000 CZK for some people in dependency level IV may not cover their actual needs; an earlier proposal for a special allowance for personal assistance was not approved. The government has announced a long-term amendment to the Social Services Act and interim measures to improve capacity planning, ensure stable funding, and recruit staff. It is considering higher reimbursement rates and wages, support for services at night and on weekends, taking rural areas into account, data collection, and involving service users in planning.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–32.

MP Jana Černochová questions Defense Minister Jaromír Zůna and requests a detailed overview of his domestic and international business trips, including their purpose, delegations, transportation, costs, and approvals. The minister reports approximately 170 domestic work-related activities and 18 trips abroad over 34 calendar days; their total cost amounted to 1,565,655.86 CZK. The response includes summary tables of individual trips and costs, including two instances where the minister traveled in business class. The document serves as a basis for parliamentary oversight of the Ministry of Defense’s management of public funds.

Scope: § 112–§ 112; pages 1–10.

The written interpellation requests that the Minister of Defense provide a full financial report, itinerary, and specific results of his trip to the Republic of Korea. The Minister states that the trip took place from September 5 to 10, 2026, with a delegation of seven people; airfare cost 363,386.40 CZK, lodging cost 146,052.87 CZK, and other expenses have not yet been finalized. The trip focused on the Seoul Defense Dialogue conference and meetings with the South Korean Ministry of Defense and defense companies. No new agreement or memorandum was signed, but the trip was intended to support ongoing defense and industrial cooperation.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–12.

A written interpellation asks why the Czech Armed Forces (AČR) allegedly backed away from replacing obsolete trailer-mounted field kitchens. The Minister of Defense states that neither the military requirement nor the planned quantities have changed, and that the original request was not erroneous. Purchases of trailer kitchens are merely being postponed due to a lack of funds in the investment program; part of the procurement planned for 2028 and 2029 is being moved to 2030. The new territorial defense battalions are to be provided with meals primarily through external contractors and self-heating combat rations.

Scope: Section 112; pages 1–12.

The parliamentary question addresses the Czech Army’s capacity to recruit new soldiers, particularly applicants with medical classifications B II and C. The Ministry of Defense states that 1,898 applicants are waiting for a suitable position, as demand has exceeded the number of available recruitment slots since mid-2026. In 2026, the Army tightened its admission criteria: it limited the number of spots for applicants with health classifications B II and C, and generally accepts applicants with classification C only as needed specialists. Basic training is individually adapted to medical limitations, but separate courses are not planned; some unsuccessful applicants are offered a position in the active reserve.

Scope: Part Nine; Sections 15–30; pages 1–4.

The amendment replaces Section 15 and establishes rules for the online and other forms of distance sales of alcohol to ensure that it is not available to persons under the age of 18. Sellers must verify the buyer’s age electronically both at the time of purchase and upon delivery, inform the buyer of the prohibition, identify themselves, and report the verification system to the Ministry of Health.

Personal data obtained during verification may be used only for sales, delivery, and legal obligations, not, for example, for marketing. Existing sellers will have 90 days to implement the system and file the required notification; violations may be subject to a fine of up to 800,000 CZK.

Scope: Part One–Part Nine; § 16a–§ 36a; pages 1–4.

The amendment restores the possibility of online sales of psychomodulatory substances, which the government’s proposal had eliminated. Distance sales are to remain tied to a brick-and-mortar store, require verified age verification, in-person delivery of the shipment, and a record of delivery; the age limit is also raised here from 18 to 21 years. The administrative fee for a license to sell online, as well as the related information and inspection rules, are also reinstated. The proposal retains the other stricter provisions of the government’s bill, including a higher fee for a license to sell in brick-and-mortar stores.

Scope: Sections 21aa–25; pages 1–4.

The amendment modifies the government’s amendment to the corporate income tax law regarding the extraordinary sectoral tax. The rate of this tax is reduced from 50% to 39.5%, and at the same time, the option to deduct it as a tax-deductible expense is eliminated. The net burden on taxpayers is expected to remain similar, but the measure is intended to prevent a reduction in the shared revenues of municipalities and regions from the regular income tax.

Scope: Part Three–Part Nine; § 48–§ 8; pages 1–6.

The amendment adds a change to the Rules of Procedure of the Chamber of Deputies to the criminal code amendment. Investigative committees would now be able to request information from criminal case files in writing, and authorized deputies would be able to review them. Access does not apply to specially protected data without the necessary consent, and the committee must discuss information from ongoing criminal proceedings in closed session and maintain confidentiality.

Scope: Part One–Part Five; § 1–§ 10; pages 1–4.

The Social Policy Committee recommends approving the government’s proposal as amended, which also establishes a law on a one-time payment to retirees in 2027. The 2,000 Kč allowance is to be automatically paid to recipients of a Czech pension granted before 2027, only once, generally along with the pension. The allowance is not counted as income for the purposes of other benefits, cannot be garnished, and is funded from the state budget. The bill also renumbers the existing sections and provisions of the law.

Scope: Section 95; pages 1–4.

The resolution of the Health Care Guarantee Committee sets forth the procedure for the Chamber of Deputies’ vote on the third reading of the bill to amend public health insurance premiums. The Committee recommends approving Amendment A, while it does not recommend Amendment B; no motion to reject the bill was filed. Rapporteur Jiří Mašek is authorized to present the Committee’s opinions and, if necessary, make the required technical legislative adjustments.

Scope: pages 1–2.

The Budget Committee’s resolution merely regulates the procedure for deliberating on the government’s amendment to the supplementary pension savings system; it does not itself alter the proposed rules or pension entitlements. The Committee has suspended deliberations on Chamber of Deputies Document No. 285 until October 27, 2026. Written amendments may be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on October 23, 2026, via the Chamber of Deputies’ system or by email.

Scope: pages 1–2.

A resolution by the Budget Committee initiates deliberations on the government’s amendment to the Act on Accounting, Auditors, and the European Access Point. The committee adjourned the deliberations until October 27, 2026, and set a deadline for written amendments by 10:00 a.m. on October 23, 2026. The document itself does not change legal rules or introduce new obligations.

Scope: Part Two–Part Ten; § 16–§ 27; pages 1–16.

The amendment significantly expands the originally narrowly focused amendment: in addition to emergency public procurement, it changes the rules for the review of public contracts and the functioning of the Office for the Protection of Economic Competition. It establishes a Public Procurement Council, competitive selection procedures for the Office’s leadership, new deadlines, security deposits, restrictions on appeals, and faster judicial review; a court fee of 50,000 CZK is set for filing a lawsuit. Related changes concern the salaries and conflicts of interest of Council members, oversight, public transportation, and civil servants. Most of these new rules are set to take effect on January 1, 2028, while the original provisions on emergency procurement will take effect earlier.

Scope: Section 28c; pages 1–5.

The amendment changes the starting point of the 20-day period for initiating administrative proceedings following a decision on temporary foster care for an abused animal. The period will no longer begin with the issuance of this decision, but rather upon delivery of the expert opinion from the regional veterinary administration to the municipality with extended powers; its duration remains 20 days. The change is intended to allow municipalities to initiate proceedings only once they have the necessary binding veterinary documentation and to limit reductions in reimbursement for the costs of caring for seized animals.

Scope: Section 25; pages 1–5.

The amendment adds a provision to the Animal Protection Act stipulating that documents in an administrative file that reveal the identity of a person who filed a complaint prompting an inspection or the initiation of proceedings may not be disclosed. This is intended to protect whistleblowers—particularly neighbors of animal owners—from retaliation and to encourage the reporting of suspected animal abuse. The restriction applies only to information necessary to keep the whistleblower’s identity confidential; the other rights of the parties to the proceedings and the rules of evidence remain unchanged.