Prepared Draft Acts

The House of Representatives (Lower House) suspended discussion on the proposed amendment to the Income Tax Act which should have cancelled the inclusion of employers’ contributions for employee catering into tax efficient costs.
The House of Representatives (Lower House) received a government draft act on pension insurance and organization and implementation of social security. Pursuant to the draft, the time period for insurance should be extended and time spent in study at secondary schools and universities should no longer be acknowledged as substitute time. The retirement age should be extended to 65 years for men and women having 0-1 children. The draft also defines the so-called semi-retirement under which the individuals involved should receive one half of their pension and the percentage for other gainful activity should be simultaneously increased.
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European Commission Proposes Transforming EUSPA into European Union Space Services Agency
On April 7, 2026, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation establishing the European Union Space Services Agency (EUSSA), amending Regulation (EU) 2021/696. The proposal [COM(2026) 152 final] significantly expands the mandate of the existing EUSPA, headquartered in Prague, and nearly doubles its budget.
Collaboration with World Bank on Analysis of Czech Business Environment
We would like to share that Kateřina Štěpánková has received a Certificate of Appreciation from World Bank in recognition of her contribution to the Subnational Business Ready in the European Union 2025 project, led by World Bank in cooperation with the European Commission (DG REGIO).