Czechia in 2026: higher pensions, wages and easier divorces

Czechia will see a raft of legislative and economic changes in 2026, affecting households, workers and employers alike, According to Czech Radio summary, pensions will rise, with the minimum old-age pension increasing sharply, while the minimum wage will climb to 22,400 crowns, pushing up average pay and related levies. Divorces will become cheaper and faster for couples who reach an agreement, as courts will no longer examine the causes of a split. Unemployment benefits will be more generous at the start, a reform backed by former labour minister Marian Jurečka. Healthcare prevention and digital services will expand, while self-employed workers face higher minimum insurance payments. Some rates may still be revised by the new government led by ANO party leader Andrej Babiš.