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Packaging regulation in jeopardy?
Companies across numerous EU member states are voicing strong concerns over the new packaging regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40), which they will have to comply with as early as next year. What are the most contentious points? Can changes still be…
Compensation for victims of communist regime’s protective surveillance
From 1 September 2025, people who for political reasons were subjected to the communist regime’s protective surveillance can apply for a one-off compensation payment of CZK 100,000. Applications must be submitted by 31 December 2026.
Faster and easier corporate changes in EU
With a recently adopted EU directive, the EU undertakes a major step toward digitising company law in the EU and simplifying doing business. The directive’s goal is to expand and modernise the use of digital tools to streamline procedures for…
Whatever happened to Code of Administrative Justice amendment?
The amendment to the Code of Administrative Justice was published in the Collection of Laws on September 2.The new rules of will affect the process of defending against decisions or interventions by administrative authorities in court. In our…
Banking amendment: wider powers for CNB and clarification of rules for branches of…
The amendment to the Banking Act and other financial market laws is already valid, and most of its provisions will enter into effect from 11 January 2026. The amendment transposes the Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI), regulates certain…
Unreported work: new Employment Act concept
From 1 October 2025, an amendment to the Employment Act enters into effect introducing a new legal concept – unreported work. It significantly changes the obligation of employers to report the commencement of the employment of foreigners to the…
Foreign Subsidies Regulation: review may affect practice The Foreign Subsidies…
The Foreign Subsidies Regulation is facing a review by the European Commission. What will the commission focus on, what’s the current status and what steps are expected?
Second wave of effects of the AI Act
Half a year after the ban on unacceptable artificial intelligence systems took effect, the European artificial intelligence regulation is entering its next phase. Since 2 August 2025, the second wave of rules of EU Regulation 2024/1689 (AI Act) have…
New cybersecurity law will affect thousands of organisations
The new Cybersecurity Act was published in the Collection of Laws on 4 August 2025. With effect from 1 November 2025, it transposes into the Czech environment the European NIS2 Directive. The aim of the act is to increase the level of cybersecurity…
A digital system for EU travel finally in sight
At the end of July, the European Commission announced that the Entry/Exit System (EES) for the tracking and registration of foreigners travelling to the Schengen Area will begin its implementation on 12 October 2025.
Anti-trust office launches anonymous whistleblowing tool
The public and employees may now report suspected cartel agreements and other anti-competitive practices anonymously, as the Office for the Protection of Competition aims to strengthen the protection of economic competition.
EU: Strengthening air passenger rights
Demanding free-of-charge carry-ons or seat selection for children and transparent pricing when booking flights, the EU is going to battle against the practices of low-cost airlines. In June 2025, the EU’s Committee on Transport and Tourism adopted…