Proposal to restore electronic cash register system again faces opposition criticism

The government's proposal to restore the electronic cash register system (EET) once again came under fire from the opposition during its final reading in the Chamber of Deputies today. Finance Minister Alena Schillerová (ANO) defended the reintroduction of the system in a revised form, arguing that it would create a level playing field for businesses. The lower house is expected to approve the return of EET from next year.

According to government estimates, the system would generate an additional CZK 14 billion a year in public revenue. The opposition has criticised the return of EET, arguing that the system is outdated. According to its critics, it no longer reflects the current reality, where most payments are made electronically.