Senate did not agree on changes to Lex Ukraine

The Senate refused to revoke any of the contentious amendments to the proposal that extends protection for refugees from Ukraine fleeing Russian military aggression. As a result, the amendment will remain in the bill, which will also introduce penalties for unauthorized activities on behalf of a foreign power and impose stricter conditions for Russian individuals applying for Czech citizenship.

The president will sign the law as adopted once the one-month period for the Senate to approve laws has passed. For Lex Ukraine, this deadline expires on January 29.