Digitalized construction permit system set to launch in August

Minister for Regional Development Ivan Bartoš from the Pirate Party announced that the digitalized construction permit system in Czechia will become fully operational in August. Despite criticisms of the system's initial rollout in July, Bartoš assured that key updates are planned for this month and that most issues are being addressed. Around 64% of the 6,000 applications submitted so far are in progress, with approximately 500 decisions made, mainly occupancy permits. The seemingly mundane administrative issue has become a highly politicized problem for Bartoš with opposition calling for his resignation over the system's challenges.