MPs support government’s proposed pension reform 

The Czech Chamber of Deputies has supported the government's proposal for broader changes to pensions, which aims to address the pension system’s growth deficit. It envisages, for example, raising the retirement age above 65, reducing new pension calculations and setting a minimum pension at one-fifth of the average wage.

The initial debate on the controversial pension reforms went on for 14 hours of net time and filled three sessions. It was dominated by criticism from the opposition parties ANO and Freedom and Direct Democracy. The bill will now head to the Senate’s Social Affairs Committee for consideration.