The law amends dozens of regulations en masse to bring them into line with the new Civil Servants Act and replace the existing Civil Service Act. The main impact is the transition of civil servants from a service relationship to an employment relationship and the abolition of civil service institutes such as service offices, service regulations or service orders. At the same time, the powers of appointment of heads of authorities, the systematisation of posts and the transitional rules for staff in the institutions concerned are regulated. The amendments are largely technical and are intended to ensure continuity and legal certainty from 1 July 2026.
The bill fundamentally reforms the civil service by abolishing the existing civil service relationship and replacing it with an employment relationship under the Labour Code in order to increase the flexibility and efficiency of the civil service. It newly regulates the rights and obligations of civil servants, their remuneration, evaluation, training and selection, including the computerisation of personnel processes. A significant change is the possibility for persons with Czech, EU and EEA citizenship to perform civil service, provided they meet the conditions, including knowledge of the Czech language. The reform should reduce bureaucracy, increase the professionalism of the authorities and bring long-term financial savings.
The document carries out a major reform of building law and spatial planning with the aim of centralising decision-making, substantially speeding up permitting processes and eliminating duplication in public administration. It introduces a new Office of Territorial Development, replaces the term “built-up” with “buildable” territory and integrates environmental, heritage and other agendas directly into the proceedings conducted by building authorities. At the same time, it tightens sanctions and clarifies criminal liability in the field of environmental protection, while maintaining the declared level of protection of public interests.