Extending the effectiveness of regulations governing public support
In 2020, substantial parts of regulations defining the provision of public support shall become ineffective.
New Innovative Programmes: Trend and Environment for Life
The Research, Development and Innovation Council approved a new programmes, “TREND” and Environment for Life .
Technical amendment to the VAT Act – passed by the Chamber of Deputies
The Chamber of Deputies passed a technical amendment to the VAT Act in the third reading.
Google Receives a Fine of EUR 50 Million for Violating the GDPR
On 21 January 2019, the French equivalent of the Czech Office for the Protection of Personal Data (the “OPPD”), Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés (the “CNIL”), imposed a fine of EUR 50 mill…
Free Trade Between the EU and Japan
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) concluded between the EU and Japan on 17 July 2018 will enter into force on 1 February 2019, which is surprisingly ahead of the planned date.
11 pieces of advice and recommendations to get the better of the personal data protection regulation
The General Data Protection Regulation or the GDPR was one of the most discussed topics last year. Its compulsory implementation in practice, which occurred in May 2018, was preceded by stormy debates, careful …
Ministers have Approved a Proposed Act in the Event of a No-deal Brexit
The proposed act that relates to UK nationals living in the Czech Republic has been approved by the government and sent to the parliament. The government will require that the deputies approve the act in a fast…
Ruling of the Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court cancelled certain provisions of the Act on the Residence of Foreign Nationals and the Act on Asylum. Following the proposal of a group of 18 senators, the ruling of the Constitutional C…
Computerisation of contact with officials
The Department of Asylum and Migration Policy continues to work on improving the efficiency of electronic communication.