PRAGUE - The Chamber of Deputies is returning to discussing several key proposals at an extraordinary session convened at the initiative of the ruling coalition. The agenda includes a continuation of the debate on the amendment to the law that is supposed to tighten the rules in the area of asylum and migration policy. If approved, the measure would tighten the conditions for asylum and residence permits, which the government says will contribute to greater security and more effective migration management.
The proposal, put forward by representatives of the government parties, responds, among other things, to developments in the migration situation in Europe and the need for better coordination with common European policy. However, the opposition warns that tightening the rules may lead to human rights violations and limit access to protection for those who are genuinely in need. The debate is expected to be stormy, as the issue of migration is one of the most polarising points in the current political debate.
In addition to the asylum amendment, MEPs are also expected to deal with a proposal to introduce a single monthly report for employers in the second reading. This measure aims to reduce the administrative burden on companies, which currently report separately to various state institutions - such as the Czech Social Security Administration, health insurance companies or tax authorities. The new system should bring greater clarity and efficiency in communication between the state and employers.
The last significant item of the meeting is the proposal for ban on the sale of fireworks in markets and stalls. The presenters draw attention to the safety risks associated with the free sale of these products, often without proper controls. If adopted, the ban should apply from next year. MEPs are expected to debate all points throughout the day. The outcome of the negotiations will be crucial, especially for the security and business environment in the Czech Republic.
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