Hospodářská komora České republiky
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The Czech Chamber of Commerce supports business activities outside agriculture, food and forestry, advocating for Czech business interests as mandated by law since 1992.
Lobbying Activity
Czech water sector demands water protection in Materials Act
7 Jan 2026
Message — The organization calls for evaluating water quality in early policy development stages. They demand sustainable production that does not increase water management risks.12
Why — Integrating water protection early prevents unforeseen pollution and avoids unfair utility burdens.3
Impact — Industrial producers might face stricter production standards and shared environmental responsibility costs.4
Czech business chamber urges unified EU nuclear licensing framework
3 Dec 2025
Topic — The consultation addresses the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors in Europe.
Message — The organization proposes an EU Nuclear Licensing Framework to replace repetitive national certifications with shared standards. They request 'fast corridors' for permitting and dedicated EU funding supported by EIB guarantees. Additionally, they suggest creating a database of 'SMR-ready sites' using old industrial areas.12345
Why — Standardized rules and financial guarantees would lower investment risks and accelerate projects.67
Impact — Non-European technology suppliers would lose access due to prioritized local supply chains.8
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges extension of gas taxonomy deadlines
3 Dec 2025
Topic — The initiative reviews technical screening criteria for the EU sustainable investment taxonomy.
Message — The organization requests extending natural gas permit deadlines from 2030 to 2035. They propose delaying mandatory renewable gas connections until 2045 to ensure realistic transitions. Additionally, they oppose lowering greenhouse gas thresholds for energy activities.123
Why — This would reduce immediate investment pressure and provide flexibility during hydrogen supply shortages.45
Impact — Environmental groups lose as fossil fuel infrastructure remains eligible for green investment longer.6
Meeting with Piotr Serafin (Commissioner)
21 Nov 2025 · The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges MFF Focus on Investment and Tourism
10 Nov 2025
Message — The organization supports a unified regulatory framework and demands that EU resources prioritize long-term investments over operational costs. They specifically call for systematic support for the tourism sector to build infrastructure and address labor market shifts.123
Why — Targeted investment in infrastructure and skills would enhance business competitiveness and prevent industrial decline.45
Impact — Sectors or agencies currently receiving EU funds for operational and consumption costs would face budget cuts.6
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges tourism focus in EU budget
10 Nov 2025
Message — The Chamber urges prioritizing investments over operational spending in the new budget. Social funds must link directly to labor market needs and AI skills. They specifically recommend systematic support and infrastructure funding for the tourism sector.123
Why — Directing funds to tourism protects businesses from economic shocks and regional depopulation.45
Impact — General social programs could lose funding to corporate investments and professional retraining.6
Response to Union prevention, preparedness, and response plan for health crises
27 Oct 2025
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges simplifying existing digital regulations
22 Oct 2025
Message — The organization calls for simplifying current laws instead of adding new ones. They suggest a risk-based approach to avoid duplicating existing digital regulations.12
Why — This would reduce compliance costs and protect essential revenue from personalized advertising.34
Impact — Consumers may lose withdrawal rights for digital subscriptions to prevent content abuse.5
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges flexible VAT rules for tourism
15 Oct 2025
Message — The Chamber proposes returning to a global margin calculation for entire tax periods. They also request an optional opt-out from the special travel VAT scheme.12
Why — This would reduce administrative costs, improve company liquidity, and restore tax neutrality.34
Impact — Hotels would lose the current competitive advantage they hold over travel agents.5
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Faster Crop Protection Approvals
14 Oct 2025
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges realistic net-zero procurement standards
10 Oct 2025
Message — The Chamber calls for flexible testing methods and realistic recycling targets for wind turbines. They propose lowering initial blade recyclability and delaying implementation for 12 months.123
Why — This would prevent technical barriers and reduce compliance burdens for domestic energy suppliers.45
Impact — Environmental groups may see a slowdown in achieving circular economy goals for renewables.6
Czech Chamber urges higher subsidies for district heating
3 Oct 2025
Topic — The consultation reviews rules for exempting specific state aid categories from prior approval.
Message — They propose raising funding levels to 50% regardless of company size for heating projects. Current limits for large enterprises prevent the development of low carbon networks in cities.12
Why — Large utilities serving bigger cities would receive more public funding for infrastructure upgrades.3
Czech Chamber of Commerce opposes expanding the Digital Markets Act
19 Sept 2025
Czech business group warns 2040 climate target is technologically unrealistic
10 Sept 2025
Message — The Chamber rejects the 90% reduction target as economically and technologically unrealistic. They recommend avoiding sectoral sub-targets to maintain flexibility for member states. They also request excluding waste-to-energy facilities from the emissions trading system.123
Why — Avoiding these targets would prevent a sudden cost increase for companies and households.4
Czech Chamber of Commerce opposes mandatory corporate electric fleets
8 Sept 2025
Message — The organization demands the rejection of mandatory targets for corporate electric vehicles. They insist on maintaining technological neutrality and prefer market-driven development over regulatory interference. They propose using positive fiscal incentives like tax breaks instead of mandates.123
Why — Businesses would avoid significant administrative burdens and increased vehicle ownership costs.45
Response to Clean Vehicles Directive Reporting Template for Member States
3 Sept 2025
Czech Chamber urges gas-style model for CO2 transport networks
3 Sept 2025
Message — The Chamber recommends that CO2 transportation could be organized similarly to the natural gas market model. They argue gas operators are well-positioned to manage networks and require public funds for high costs.123
Why — Infrastructure firms can leverage their existing corridors and expertise to dominate the new carbon transport market.4
Impact — Taxpayers face potential financial liabilities if state guarantees are invoked to cover insufficient user commitments.5
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges ETS compensation for rail freight
3 Sept 2025
Message — The organization requests including rail freight in the list of sectors eligible for compensation. This would ensure equal conditions between rail and road transport and support decarbonization.12
Why — This would lower traction electricity costs and restore the competitiveness of rail transport.34
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges support for rail and public transport
29 Aug 2025
Message — The organization calls for including public transport in strategic de-carbonization plans and shifting freight back to rail. They advocate for technological neutrality regarding renewable and low-carbon fuels in road and rail transport.123
Why — This approach would protect members' competitiveness while expanding investment opportunities in electric transport.4
Impact — Trucking companies would lose market share if cargo is moved to electrified rail.5
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges fully digital manuals and labels
25 Aug 2025
Message — The organization calls for a choice between digital and paper manuals, including safety instructions. They request digital-only energy labels and stricter limits on when the Commission can bypass standardisation bodies.123
Why — Manufacturers would save millions by ending mandatory printing of manuals and labels.4
Impact — Standardisation bodies lose their central role if the Commission bypasses established processes.5
Czech Chamber demands drastic cuts to steel imports
18 Aug 2025
Message — The organization proposes a new trade measure that halves 2024 import levels and imposes a 50% tariff on over-quota steel. They demand these rules apply to all third countries without exemptions to prevent market distortions.123
Why — This measure would secure domestic production and ensure profitability by shielding steelmakers from low-priced competition.4
Impact — Foreign steel exporters lose market access as the proposal explicitly targets and restricts aggressive third-country shipments.5
Czech Chamber Demands Level Playing Field for Retailers
6 Aug 2025
Message — The organization demands a level playing field by making non-EU sellers and marketplaces legally responsible for product safety. They call for a ban on territorial supply restrictions that keep consumer prices artificially high. Finally, they advocate for obligation tables to simplify EU legislation and prevent regulatory overreach.123
Why — Czech retailers would benefit from lower sourcing costs and fairer competition against global platforms.45
Czech Chamber of Commerce warns of rising chemical export bureaucracy
4 Aug 2025
Message — Expanding the list of substances results in an increasing administrative burden for enterprises and state administration. This leads to a situation where authorities must explain requirements to non-EU states, causing delays.12
Why — Reducing administrative requirements would lower compliance costs and speed up international chemical exports.3
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges shorter record-keeping for unsold goods
21 Jul 2025
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Collective Reporting for Franchises
7 Jul 2025
Message — Allow cooperative retail groups and franchise networks to report data jointly. Central organizations should handle disclosure on behalf of independent member retailers. This would respect the unique structure of decentralized business models.12
Why — Centralized reporting would lower administrative costs for medium-sized businesses and cooperative groups.3
Impact — Integrated retail chains would lose the regulatory advantage they currently hold over franchises.4
Response to Declaration of conformity and verification by independent auditor
16 Jun 2025
Czech Chamber warns against decentralising energy supplier switching systems
16 Jun 2025
Message — The chamber wants 'delegated operators' to be recognized to protect existing central market systems. They also seek to remove mandatory two-factor authentication and rigid registration deadlines.12
Why — This would prevent the costly breakdown of a well-established, central switching system.3
Impact — Digital security proponents lose strict identity safeguards intended to prevent fraudulent energy account transfers.4
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges private role in AI science
4 Jun 2025
Meeting with Ondřej Krutílek (Member of the European Parliament)
2 Jun 2025 · ESG and goldplating
Czech Chamber urges deforestation exemptions for nuclear safety components
12 May 2025
Message — The Chamber requests exempting specific rubber components and printed technical documentation from the regulation. These items are essential for maintaining and operating critical nuclear power plant technology.12
Why — This exemption would ensure the continuous safe operation and maintenance of nuclear facilities.3
Czech Business Chamber urges extended nuclear and gas taxonomy deadlines
21 Mar 2025
Message — The chamber wants to limit reporting to large firms with over 1,000 employees. It requests significant extensions for nuclear and natural gas project deadlines. This would reduce administrative chaos and the need for expensive external consultants.123
Why — This would decrease administrative burdens and provide flexibility for the national energy transition.45
Response to Persistent organic pollutants - Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)
14 Mar 2025
Response to Amendment of Article 31 Union Customs Code Implementing Act
7 Mar 2025
Response to Targeted technical update of EU rules on measuring instruments
3 Mar 2025
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges market-based solutions for medicine shortages
27 Feb 2025
Message — The focus should shift to generic medicines and utilizing existing market mechanisms like parallel distribution. They oppose creating new IT monitoring systems, preferring to use data already available in current verification databases.123
Why — Using existing data and market channels would reduce administrative burdens and lower costs.4
Impact — Societies suffer from reduced competition and higher costs driven by fragmented national incentives.5
Meeting with Alexandr Vondra (Member of the European Parliament)
25 Feb 2025 · Energy prices
Meeting with Ondřej Krutílek (Member of the European Parliament)
25 Feb 2025 · Konference "Směřujeme ke snížení celkových nákladů na energie?"
Response to Delegated act on primarily used components under the Net-Zero Industry Act
20 Feb 2025
Meeting with Ondřej Krutílek (Member of the European Parliament) and CEZ, a.s.
19 Feb 2025 · Energy priorities for 2024-2029
Meeting with Jan Farský (Member of the European Parliament)
19 Feb 2025 · Energy prices, future of CZ energy market
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges protection for digital networks
5 Feb 2025
Topic — This consultation defines the uniform format for national nature restoration plans across Europe.
Message — The organization proposes that urban restoration plans must consider existing digital infrastructure. They want to prevent tree roots from damaging underground cables and radio signals.12
Why — This would prevent costly repairs and service disruptions for telecommunications infrastructure providers.3
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Unification of Procurement Procedures
31 Jan 2025
Topic — This evaluation assesses the effectiveness and relevance of EU public procurement directives.
Message — The Chamber calls for the unification of procedural steps and deadlines. They blame declining small business participation on mistakes by contracting authorities.12
Why — Standardized procedures would lower administrative hurdles and reduce complexity for Czech businesses.3
Impact — Public transparency suffers as many contracts are currently awarded outside standard procurement regimes.4
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges reduction of administrative burdens
31 Jan 2025
Message — The Chamber demands a 25% reduction in administrative reporting and harmonized sustainability rules. They propose a unified digital framework to eliminate cross-border barriers and lower costs. They also seek legislative action against unfair supply restrictions by large multinational manufacturers.123
Why — Businesses would see lower compliance costs and improved competitiveness through streamlined cross-border operations.4
Impact — Multinational manufacturers lose the ability to restrict product distribution through unfair territorial constraints.5
Meeting with Gabriela Tschirkova (Cabinet of Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis)
9 Jan 2025 · Discussion and demonstration of the approach and tool developed in Czech Republic to map overall requirements for entrepreneurs stemming from legislation
Czech Chamber of Commerce opposes new ETS activity level rules
7 Jan 2025
Message — The Chamber opposes deleting rules that preserve free allocations during energy efficiency improvements. They also argue that reporting energy data for every product creates high administrative burdens.12
Why — The industry would avoid new reporting costs and maintain subsidies for efficient operations.3
Impact — The European Commission loses the granular data needed to track specific industrial efficiency gains.4
Meeting with Veronika Vrecionová (Member of the European Parliament)
26 Nov 2024 · Competitiveness of Czech and European companies
Meeting with Alexandr Vondra (Member of the European Parliament)
25 Nov 2024 · EU Competitiveness
Czech Chamber opposes hazardous waste label for zinc batteries
5 Nov 2024
Message — The organization opposes labeling zinc batteries as hazardous and requests an impact assessment on raw material goals. They propose delaying these changes until mid-2026 to align with shipping regulations.123
Why — This would prevent administrative delays and ensure recycling projects meet strict permitting deadlines.45
Czech business chamber warns against unrealistic renovation timelines
4 Nov 2024
Message — The Chamber urges thorough evaluation of measures before implementation to ensure realistic timelines. They argue that financial incentives alone cannot overcome shortages in construction materials and labor.12
Why — Aligning timelines with market capacity would prevent excessive pressure on the construction sector.3
Impact — EU climate targets might be missed due to slow permitting and labor shortages.4
Czech Chamber Urges EU to Protect Low-Carbon Fuel Investments
25 Oct 2024
Message — They request a grandfathering clause to ensure long-term legal certainty for fuel projects. They advocate for using nuclear energy and grid-based Power Purchase Agreements. The group also wants methane pyrolysis recognized as a carbon-free technology.123
Why — This would provide regulatory stability and lower energy costs for Czech industrial sectors.4
Impact — Renewable energy producers lose market advantage against cheaper, nuclear-based low-carbon hydrogen.5
Response to Targeted technical update of EU rules on measuring instruments
17 Oct 2024
Czech Chamber of Commerce demands clearer technical standards for EU Wallet
3 Sept 2024
Message — The organization requests more detailed technical specifications rather than general descriptions. They propose creating a working group to define standards and incorporating advanced technologies like post-quantum cryptography.123
Why — Clearer technical standards would prevent costly legal disputes between different national certification authorities.4
Impact — Users could face inconsistent security standards across different countries, undermining overall trust.5
Czech Chamber urges wallet blocking and continuity procedures
3 Sept 2024
Topic — Implementing rules for the functionalities and security of European Digital Identity Wallets.
Message — The chamber asks for functions allowing providers to temporarily block wallets and set unblocking conditions. They also highlight the need for procedures when a provider terminates its operations.12
Why — Clear protocols for blocking and business exit would reduce operational risks for providers.3
Impact — Digital identity users suffer if service operation ceases without a clear handover plan.4
Response to Ecodesign requirements for air heating and cooling products (review)
30 Aug 2024
Czech Chamber of Commerce Proposes Strict Online Safety Measures for Minors
27 Aug 2024
Message — The organization recommends robust age verification systems and the implementation of maximum privacy settings by default. They also propose strict content moderation and restrictions on tracking minor users for advertising.123
Why — Providing clear best practices helps businesses mitigate risks and navigate compliance with digital safety rules.4
Impact — Digital advertisers lose revenue as the proposals restrict user profiling and targeted marketing for children.5
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges flexible biomass monitoring rules
29 Jul 2024
Message — The organization requests that biomass sustainability criteria apply only to specific units using biomass. They also advocate for long-term sampling to ensure representative data.12
Why — This allows large facilities to modernize gradually, avoiding the logistical impossibility of immediate conversion.3
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges flexibility in vehicle warranty repairs
21 Jun 2024
Topic — This consultation evaluates competition rules for the motor vehicle sector's vertical agreements.
Message — The Chamber proposes allowing customers to choose independent repair shops for warranty service. This change should prevent the loss of warranty validity when using non-authorized services.12
Czech Chamber of Commerce warns RENURE fertilizers threaten drinking water
17 May 2024
Message — The organization requests a thorough impact assessment to ensure increased nitrogen limits do not harm water bodies. They propose a substitution approach where recovered fertilizers replace existing ones instead of allowing additional nitrogen applications.12
Why — This would protect drinking water quality and avoid expensive technical water treatment processes.3
Impact — Farmers lose the opportunity to increase total nitrogen usage beyond current limits.4
Czech Chamber urges industry inclusion in chemical data systems
3 Apr 2024
Topic — A proposal to centralize and streamline EU chemical safety assessments across several agencies.
Message — The organization requests direct industry collaboration on data structures to ensure efficiency and security. They emphasize avoiding duplicate studies by reusing existing information from REACH.12
Why — Standardized requirements would reduce administrative complexity and protect sensitive private sector information from misuse.3
Impact — The European Chemicals Agency might struggle to meet its mandate due to underestimated costs.4
Czech Chamber of Commerce slams proposed EU package travel rules
8 Mar 2024
Message — The organization opposes capping traveler pre-payments and expanding cancellation rights for extraordinary events. They also advocate for the unilateral issuance of vouchers during global force majeure situations.123
Why — Maintaining current deposit rules prevents financial instability and insolvency for smaller travel agencies.45
Impact — Travelers would lose the right to free cancellations during unpredictable global crises.6
Czech Chamber of Commerce opposes mandatory digital passenger information
28 Jan 2024
Topic — The consultation reviews EU passenger rights rules to ensure better travel disruption resilience.
Message — The organization requests exemptions for small carriers with limited digital resources. They argue that transport services should remain possible without mandatory electronic communication.12
Why — Small transport companies would avoid excessive administrative burdens and costs on low profit margins.3
Impact — Passengers using smaller bus operators would not receive consistent electronic updates throughout their journey.4
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Alignment of Multimodal Passenger Rights
28 Jan 2024
Topic — Proposed EU regulation to improve protection and rights for passengers on multimodal journeys.
Message — The Chamber recommends aligning the proposal with rail regulations and extending implementation to two years. They seek balanced responsibilities between carriers and intermediaries while including force majeure clauses. They also request excluding regional integrated transport systems from the regulation's scope.123
Why — Operators would benefit from lower compliance costs and realistic deadlines for processing refunds.4
Impact — Passengers could face higher fares as carriers pass on the costs of new risks.5
Czech Business Group Seeks Proportional Penalties in ETS Update
2 Jan 2024
Message — The Chamber requests a proportional mechanism instead of an absolute 20% reduction for not meeting energy audit recommendations. They also demand the removal of verifier checks and protection for commercially sensitive investment data.123
Why — Companies would avoid severe economic losses from minor delays and keep investment costs private.45
Impact — Public transparency decreases because less information about corporate climate-neutrality progress would be disclosed.6
Czech Chamber of Commerce warns against EU payment term limits
9 Nov 2023
Message — The organization opposes a strict 30-day cap, calling it an "excessive interference with contractual freedom." They prefer updating the existing Directive to allow national flexibility instead of a Regulation. They also request a transition period of "at least 2 years" for business planning.123
Why — Maintaining flexible terms provides companies with essential "access to interest-free financing" instead of bank loans.4
Impact — EU suppliers risk losing customers to "non-European suppliers" who can offer more flexible payment terms.5
Czech Chamber of Commerce Defends Pharmaceutical Data Protection Periods
8 Nov 2023
Topic — Revision of EU pharmaceutical laws to improve medicine access and foster medical innovation.
Message — They strongly oppose reducing the data protection period from eight to six years. They also reject making additional protection conditional on supplying all twenty-seven EU markets. Finally, they argue that rewards should not depend on meeting unpredictable medical needs.123
Why — Maintaining current protection levels ensures that expensive research and development costs remain recoverable.45
Impact — European patients face decreased access to new treatments if innovators shift focus elsewhere.6
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Stronger Drug Data Protection
8 Nov 2023
Message — The organization rejects reducing data protection from eight to six years. They oppose mandatory supply to all twenty-seven member states for incentives. They call for predictable intellectual property protections to attract investment.123
Why — Longer exclusivity periods protect their profit margins and reduce competition from generic drugs.45
Impact — Patients and national health budgets lose earlier access to more affordable generic medicines.6
Czech Chamber seeks clarity on pesticide status in soil law
3 Nov 2023
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Flexibility in Climate-Neutrality Plans
31 Aug 2023
Message — The organization requests that rules allow for the "development of aggregated CNP for the several EU ETS installations owned by one economic entity." They argue milestones should focus on the "attainment of intermediate targets" regarding investments rather than absolute emission reductions. They also call for "sufficient flexibility to later deviate" from plans due to external economic or technical changes.123
Why — This would reduce compliance costs for multi-site operators and prevent penalties for missed emission targets.45
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges no retroactive Modernisation Fund rules
29 Aug 2023
Message — The Chamber requests that the revision should not retroactively change the requirements for awarding support to already approved projects. They also propose increasing financial thresholds for large-scale investments and removing additional stakeholder consultation requirements.123
Why — Maintaining current rules for approved projects ensures legal certainty and prevents investment implementation delays.45
Impact — Local communities lose specific chances to formally influence energy project decisions through new consultations.6
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges flexible biomass sustainability reporting rules
23 Aug 2023
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Broader Patent Licensing Rules
10 Aug 2023
Message — The Chamber wants the rules to cover existing standards like WiFi and 5G. They propose allowing technology users to initiate royalty reviews without patent owners. Licensing terms should be settled before any court proceedings can begin.123
Why — Manufacturers would avoid massive losses caused by production shutdowns and legal threats.4
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges practical green claim rules
21 Jul 2023
Message — The Chamber suggests excluding claims covered by existing rules and removing competitor comparison requirements. They argue that disclosing competitor data is often impossible and risky under competition laws. They also recommend extending the application period to thirty months.123
Why — This would reduce administrative burdens and protect businesses from sharing sensitive commercial secrets.45
Czech Chamber of Commerce seeks flexible bus driver rest rules
19 Jul 2023
Message — The organization requests flexibility to delay daily rest periods when driving time is limited. They also seek to remove the eight-day trip requirement and allow longer periods to compensate for weekly rest.123
Why — This flexibility would reduce operational costs and help operators manage seasonal passenger demand.4
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges stricter carbon border reporting
11 Jul 2023
Message — The Chamber requests information be provided at a detailed product level for checks. They demand compulsory data collection from producers to ensure transparency and accurate reporting.123
Why — Rigorous monitoring helps European manufacturers by preventing foreign importers from underreporting their emissions.4
Impact — Foreign exporters lose reporting exceptions that allow them to combine different manufacturing processes.5
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges unified plastic recycling rules
26 May 2023
Topic — EU initiative establishing common rules for calculating and reporting recycled plastic content.
Message — The Chamber demands consistent reporting standards and clear rules for chemical recycling. They also seek precise definitions and alignment with food safety regulations.123
Why — Unified standards would reduce administrative burdens and provide certainty for new investments.45
Impact — Investors in chemical recycling face delays due to the absence of calculation rules.6
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Lower CO2 Targets for Trucks
19 May 2023
Message — The organization requests lower reduction targets and inclusion of carbon-neutral fuels in regulations. They also oppose the 2030 zero-emission mandate for city buses.123
Why — Lowering targets would help manufacturers avoid factory closures and significant job losses.4
Impact — Citizens face higher public transport costs or a reduction in available bus routes.5
Response to Interservice consultation on the electricity market design reform - REMIT
18 May 2023
Czech Chamber of Commerce backs nuclear inclusion and market stability
18 May 2023
Message — The chamber supports keeping current price-setting systems while including nuclear energy in national subsidy schemes. They request that national governments define energy crises rather than using a single European definition. They also suggest including local grid operators in new programs to manage energy demand.123
Why — Preserving the existing market structure avoids regulatory uncertainty and supports local nuclear power development.45
Impact — Centralized EU authorities lose the power to uniformly trigger emergency market interventions across states.6
Meeting with Jan Zahradil (Member of the European Parliament)
15 May 2023 · Czech business interest in Indopacific
Czech Chamber of Commerce demands taxonomy inclusion for electrical cables
3 May 2023
Message — The organization urges the Commission to guarantee electrical wires and cables are fully taken into account. They consider it inappropriate to ask companies to prove that no suitable alternatives exist.12
Why — This prevents their products from being excluded and reduces the burden of complex supply-chain tracking.34
Impact — Environmental groups lose protections if businesses stop searching for safer chemical alternatives.5
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Realistic Green Investment Rules
3 May 2023
Topic — New EU rules defining which economic activities qualify as environmentally sustainable investments.
Message — The organization requests flexible water leakage targets and realistic recycled content requirements. They also seek exemptions for industrial equipment from consumer labeling rules.12
Why — This would reduce administrative burdens and prevent technically impossible manufacturing mandates.3
Impact — Environmental groups lose progress if hazardous substances are not phased out as planned.4
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges five-year delay for lead limits
26 Apr 2023
Message — The organization requests a five-year extension for implementation and specific transitional periods for long-term employees. They argue immediate compliance is technically impossible for workers with historical lead accumulation.12
Why — Affected industries would avoid mass layoffs and gain time for costly technological investments.34
Impact — Workers in the metal and recycling sectors remain exposed to higher lead levels longer.5
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Delay of Packaging Waste Rules
24 Apr 2023
Message — The organization requests suspending the regulation until all future legal details are submitted. They propose splitting the act into technical standards and national waste goals. They also demand fairer reduction targets reflecting a country's economic activity.12
Why — This approach would prevent business uncertainty and protect national industrial competitiveness.3
Impact — The recycling industry faces potential closure and job losses under mandatory reuse targets.4
Meeting with Alexandr Vondra (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)
24 Apr 2023 · EURO 7
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges flexibility in chemical hazard rules
29 Mar 2023
Message — The Chamber opposes grouping chemicals for classification based solely on molecular structure. They request maintaining the 18-month deadline for label updates and reject strict font size requirements.123
Impact — Regulatory authorities lose the ability to speed up chemical safety assessments through grouping.6
Czech business chamber demands clearer carbon removal definitions
17 Mar 2023
Message — The group requests clearer storage definitions and wants the Commission to manage the registry. They demand that registries only list valid certificates and keep audit reports private.123
Why — Operators would protect their sensitive business data and face more predictable certification rules.45
Impact — Transparency groups lose access to the detailed evidence used to verify carbon removal claims.6
Czech business chamber urges flexible wastewater limits and EU funding
6 Mar 2023
Message — The chamber proposes higher limits for nitrogen and suggests extending deadlines by ten years. They also demand funding from EU sources to cover all infrastructure costs.123
Why — This approach protects water infrastructure owners from multi-billion crown investment costs.4
Impact — Ecosystems suffer because delaying these requirements keeps pollutants in the water cycle.5
Czech Chamber urges technical feasibility in new water rules
6 Mar 2023
Message — The Chamber requests that the economic and technical limits of operators be considered. They propose completing existing regulatory revisions before finalizing this new directive.12
Why — Businesses would avoid excessive financial burdens and unrealistic technical compliance requirements.3
Impact — Industrial operators and wastewater plants face massive investment and operational cost increases.4
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Delay of Euro 7 Standards
7 Feb 2023
Message — The organization requests extending the implementation period to four years after final laws are published. They recommend keeping current testing rules and simplifying the requirements for monitoring emissions in real-time. They also propose expanding exemptions for manufacturers who produce vehicles in small quantities.1234
Why — This would prevent manufacturing shutdowns and keep smaller, cheaper cars on the market.5
Impact — Low-income consumers lose access to affordable vehicles, resulting in an older, more polluting fleet.6
Czech Chamber of Commerce warns against EU media regulation risks
20 Jan 2023
Topic — The European Media Freedom Act seeks to ensure media pluralism and independence across the EU.
Message — The Chamber believes existing rules are sufficient and warns that new regulations could paradoxically worsen the position of media. They oppose giving the European Commission power to issue guidelines and suggest protecting current editorial management roles.12
Why — Preventing new regulation allows media companies to avoid additional compliance costs and bureaucratic oversight.3
Impact — European citizens may face restricted free speech if political shifts lead to the misuse of media regulations.4
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges pesticide producers to pay cleanup
1 Sept 2022
Message — The organization wants pesticide manufacturers to cover water treatment costs under extended producer responsibility. They request more detailed, plot-level data sharing with water providers to improve risk management. The Chamber also proposes increasing pesticide-free buffer zones from three to five meters.123
Why — Shifting costs to producers ensures water services remain affordable for households and industry.4
Impact — Pesticide manufacturers would face significantly higher financial liabilities and reporting requirements.5
Czech Chamber of Commerce urges realistic renewable energy timelines
27 Jul 2022
Topic — EU guidance on speeding up renewable energy permitting and supporting power purchase agreements.
Message — The organization requests extending the deadlines for mandatory solar installations on buildings. They advocate for including biomass in the shortened approval procedures available to solar energy. They suggest allowing simplified permitting for renewable energy projects located on industrial brownfields.123
Czech Chamber warns F-gas rules threaten heat pump rollout
29 Jun 2022
Topic — Revision of EU rules to reduce emissions from fluorinated greenhouse gases in cooling equipment.
Message — The organization calls for higher quotas for heat pump manufacturers and a delay in equipment bans. They suggest raising warming potential limits from 150 to 750 and postponing prohibitions by five years.123
Why — This prevents immediate redesign costs and allows time for technical development and training.45
Czech Chamber of Commerce warns of high industrial reporting costs
27 Jun 2022
Message — The organization opposes changing the reporting scope from sites to individual facilities. This shift would increase administrative burdens and monitoring costs for wastewater sampling. They also disagree with basing fines on economic gains derived from violations.12
Why — Maintaining current reporting levels avoids expensive technical updates and additional sampling.3
Impact — Environmental regulators lose access to more granular data regarding specific industrial installations.4
Czech Chamber of Commerce seeks flexibility in industrial emission rules
21 Jun 2022
Message — They demand new rules only apply alongside updated technical standards. The group opposes mandatory management system disclosure and the automatic application of the strictest limits.123
Why — This would protect industrial trade secrets and reduce administrative compliance costs for companies.45
Impact — Environmental groups lose access to transparent corporate management data and faster pollution reductions.6
Czech Chamber of Commerce demands flexible methane leak detection rules
12 Apr 2022
Topic — The European Commission's legislative proposal to monitor and reduce methane emissions in energy.
Message — The group seeks transitional periods for reporting and flexible leak detection schedules based on infrastructure age. They also propose ignoring small leaks and securing financial aid for compliance costs.123
Why — These changes would reduce administrative overhead and protect the profits of gas and mining companies.4
Impact — Households could face higher gas bills if companies pass on the costs of frequent inspections.5
Czech Chamber of Commerce Urges Flexibility in Gas Rules
12 Apr 2022
Message — The Chamber requests removing time limits on independent operators managing hydrogen networks. They propose using guarantees of origin instead of mass balance to lower trading costs. Additionally, they advocate for joint planning of gas and hydrogen infrastructure to exploit technical synergies.123
Why — This would allow their members to avoid costly restructuring and leverage existing gas assets.45
Impact — Vulnerable consumers might lose direct help if suppliers are exempted from social policy duties.6
Response to Amendment to the Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 European standardisation
7 Apr 2022
Response to Revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2010/31/EU
16 Mar 2022
Response to Evaluation and revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive
16 Feb 2022
Response to Strengthening the quality of corporate reporting and its enforcement
4 Feb 2022
Response to Proposal for a Regulation on establishing a Climate Action Social Facility
18 Nov 2021
Meeting with Věra Jourová (Vice-President)
29 Apr 2021 · Sustainable Corporate Governance
Response to Proposal for a legislative act on methane leakage in the energy sector
25 Jan 2021
Meeting with Eduard Hulicius (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)
30 Nov 2017 · Dual Quality
Meeting with Věra Jourová (Commissioner) and
9 Nov 2017 · Dual quality of food, GDPR
Meeting with Věra Jourová (Commissioner) and
9 Nov 2017 · DUal quality of food, GDPR