CZECH REPUBLIC Law and Practice Contributed by: Petr Mlejnek, Robert Klenka, Matěj Manderla, Jan Wagner, Ivo Hartmann and Arbër Balliu, Tenacta, advokátní kancelář, s.r.o.
Many expected reforms arise directly from European Union policies and are likely to influence the legal envi - ronment across multiple sectors. Key developments are expected to include: • implementation of additional EU digital regulatory measures; • further development of artificial intelligence regula - tion; • expansion of cybersecurity requirements; • continued implementation of OECD and EU tax initiatives; • sustainability-related reporting obligations; and • ongoing digitalisation of public administration. Particular attention is expected to focus on artificial intelligence and digital regulation. European initiatives concerning AI governance are expected to create additional compliance obligations affecting businesses involved in: • technology development; • automated decision-making; • data processing; and • digital services. Cybersecurity regulation is also expected to remain an important area of development. Businesses operating in critical sectors and digital environments may face additional compliance obligations concerning risk management, incident reporting and security meas - ures.
Expected amendments to Czech competition law are likely to strengthen the powers of the Czech Com - petition Authority (ÚOHS). The proposed changes include broader investigatory and enforcement pow - ers, increased procedural flexibility, expanded use of interim measures, and wider market monitoring competences. The amendment is also expected to introduce additional tools enabling the authority to intervene more effectively in digital and rapidly evolv - ing markets. Employment law developments may continue focus - ing on: • remote working arrangements; • flexible working models; • digital workplace issues; and • employee protections in changing work environ - ments. Tax regulation is also expected to continue evolving through implementation of international initiatives concerning transparency, minimum taxation stand - ards and cross-border reporting requirements. Although many anticipated reforms originate outside the Czech Republic itself, particularly at the Europe - an level, they are expected to have a direct practi - cal impact on businesses operating within the Czech market. Consequently, companies increasingly moni - tor legislative developments proactively and incorpo - rate regulatory changes into long-term compliance and business planning strategies.
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