Czech Business Today
Volume XXIII, 6-2025
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Czech Industry Warns: Rushing the 2040 Climate Target Risks Deindustrialization, Not Decarbonization
Czech businesses are issuing a sharp warning to the EU: the current trajectory towards 90% emissions cut by 2040 is not… continue reading »
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Europe Must Not Become a Continent of Imports and Overregulation
Europe Must Not Become a Continent of Imports and Overregulation Growing regulation, ambitious climate targets… continue reading »
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The Omnibus Packages Signal a Critical Shift from Red Tape to Real Business
The Czech Republic’s business community is sounding a rare note of optimism towards Brussels, applauding the European… continue reading »
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EESC CORNER: All that glitters is not gold
Most entrepreneurs do not distinguish whether an exemption, requirement, or obligation has been added by national or… continue reading »
Flash news
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Czech Republic drives key simplifications in EU AI regulation
In early December, Brussels hosted a series of high-level meetings on digital policy and artificial intelligence, where the Czech Republic played a prominent role. At the meeting of the EU AI Board, Member States endorsed the first steps of the Digital and AI Omnibus, aimed at cutting unnecessary administrative burdens. Key achievements include postponing certain AI Act obligations, simplifying registration and technical documentation requirements, and streamlining conformity-assessment procedures. The Czech delegation urged the European Parliament and Council to fast-track adoption and to continue reducing regulatory barriers that hinder innovation.
Industrial AI projects and medtech move to the forefront of the EU digital agenda
Further discussions focused on AI Gigafactory initiatives and the use of AI in medtech, where manufacturers will soon be able to rely on a single notified body for both MDR and AIA assessments—significantly accelerating market entry. At the Telecommunications Council, EU digital ministers praised the Czech contribution and highlighted the importance of the Omnibus and the upcoming Digital Fitness Check, designed to eliminate redundant digital regulation. With these steps, the Czech Republic strengthens its role as one of the EU’s most active and pragmatic voices in shaping digital and AI policy.
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Czech government approves law to boost product repairability and extend lifespan
The Czech government has approved a new bill proposed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade aimed at significantly improving product repairability and prolonging product life. With this step, the Czech Republic fulfils its obligation to transpose the EU directive introducing common rules to promote repairs across the Union. The law requires manufacturers to provide repair services for selected categories of goods covered by EU repairability standards — including washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, cell phones and tablets.
New consumer tools and EU-wide repair infrastructure
Consumers will benefit from clearer, more accessible information to decide whether repairing a product is worthwhile. A standardized European repair information form will provide details on price, type and duration of the repair. In addition, an EU-wide online repair platform — administered in the Czech Republic by the Ministry of Industry and Trade — will make it easier to find qualified repair providers. Compliance with the new rules will be overseen by the Czech Trade Inspection Authority, ensuring transparent and fair practices across the market.
