Czechia's reforms praised in new EU Rule of law report, but criticism also present

Although the current Czech government is working towards tackling corruption and conflicts of interest more effectively, some corruption cases in high places and especially the slow speed of their investigations are causing concern, the European Commission states in its new rule of law report.

The Commission also criticised the lack of transparency in Czech media ownership, the lack of support for NGOs and some of the comments made by the country’s ombudsman about minorities.

Meanwhile, the Commission praised the country’s ongoing reforms of the justice system, which aim to strengthen the independence of judges and state procurators.