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Czech state institutions are set to intensify cooperation in tackling illegal employment. The Ministries of Finance, Labour and Social Affairs, and Interior aim to curb system abuse, better protect workers, and reduce significant tax losses. Finance Minister Alena Schillerová stated that illegal employment costs the state tens of billions of crowns annually.

Rather than creating a new authority, the plan focuses on improving information sharing and coordination among key institutions and the police. According to Schillerová, this enhanced cooperation will allow for faster and more targeted inspections, particularly focusing on employers and recruitment agencies with a high risk of illegal practices.

The initiative is expected to make enforcement more efficient while ensuring fairer working conditions and limiting revenue losses in the national budget.

Car production in Czechia rose by 8.6 percent year-on-year to 254,534 vehicles in the first two months of 2026, according to the Automotive Industry Association. Electrified vehicles, including hybrids and fully electric models, accounted for nearly 41 percent of total output. The country’s largest carmaker, Škoda Auto, increased production by almost 14 percent, driven partly by models such as the Octavia and new electric cars. While output at Hyundai’s Czech plant declined slightly, Toyota reported moderate growth, producing only hybrid vehicles. Production of buses and motorcycles also rose, reflecting stable demand despite a slight slowdown in European markets.

A first analysis by the Finance Ministry suggests that fuel retailers in Czechia have not significantly increased their margins following the recent spike in prices linked to the Iran conflict. The ministry said it is continuing to monitor the situation and expects more detailed data later this week. Diesel prices have risen sharply since late February, climbing by more than CZK 9 per litre, while petrol has increased by over CZK 4. Finance Minister Alena Schillerová (ANO) said it is too early to consider further measures, but did not rule out future action if needed.

The Czech government is expected to decide next year on building new nuclear units at Temelín, with a positive outcome likely, Industry Minister Karel Havlíček (ANO) said. He described the project as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s energy security. Havlíček stressed that Czechia’s future energy mix will combine nuclear power, renewables, and traditional sources such as gas and coal. Alongside planned expansion at Dukovany, the government is also considering small modular reactors. He added that stronger state guarantees will be needed to attract investment, as energy projects increasingly depend on long-term price stability and security concerns.