Press Advisories
17. 12. 2021
At its first meeting, Petr Fiala's cabinet appointed deputy prime ministers and a new head of the Office of the Government and a new spokesperson
On Friday, 17 December 2021, the newly appointed Government headed by Petr Fiala met for the first time in Straka's Academy. The new cabinet designated Vít Rakušan as the first Deputy Prime Minister, appointed a new head of the Office of the Government and also a new Government spokesperson.
17. 12. 2021
Václav Smolka appointed as the new spokesperson of the Government
At its initial meeting on 17 December 2021, Petr Fiala's cabinet appointed Václav Smolka as the new Government spokesperson. Smolka has come to the Office of the Government from the position of the spokesperson of the Civic Democratic Party.
17. 12. 2021
Jana Kotalíková was appointed as the new head of the Office of the Government
On Friday, 17 December 2021, the Government of Petr Fiala appointed the new head of the Office of the Government. The function was entrusted to Jana Kotalíková.
9. 12. 2021
Speech by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš at the Summit for Democracy
Prime minister Andrej Babis took part in the virtual Summit For Democracy organised by US president Biden. In his speech, he supported specific measures and steps the Czech Republic will undertake in order to strengthen and protect democracy, democratic institutions and human rights.
2. 12. 2021
The Third Prague 5G Security Conference has ended
One of the world's biggest cybersecurity events has ended. Due to the pandemic measures, the event, organized by the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and under the auspices of the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic, was held mainly online and partly at the O2 Universum in Prague. The conference focused on issues related to the security of 5G networks and the so-called Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs). The two-day event was concluded with a speech by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Jakub Kulhánek and the Director of NÚKIB Karel Řehka.
25. 11. 2021
The Government Decides to Proclaim a State of Emergency for 30 days, Limit Mass Events, Restaurants Operation or Alcohol Consumption in Public
On Thursday, 25 November 2021, the resigned Andrej Babiš’s Government decided at a meeting to proclaim a state of emergency in the Czech Republic from 12:00 am on 26 November 2021 for 30 days. At the same time, it approved crisis measures, which tightened the conditions for the operation of certain services and for holding mass events. It also decided to declare a work duty for health professionals.
1. 11. 2021
Andrej Babiš: It is absolutely crucial for individual states to choose their own energy mix to achieve carbon neutrality
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is representing the Czech Republic on November 1st 2021 at COP 26, a key international climate change conference which is taking place in Glasgow.
20. 10. 2021
The Government Discussed Changes in Anti-epidemic Measures
At an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, 20 October 2021, the government of Andrej Babiš discussed the tightening of anti-epidemic measures in connection with the growing number of new Covid-19 infections.
23. 8. 2021
Preventive tests for Covid-19 will remain free for all insured, government decides
At a meeting on Monday, 23 August 2021, the government decided to keep the covid-19 tests free of charge for all insured persons.
1. 7. 2021
Government agrees to tighten anti-epidemic measures due to the spread of the more contagious Delta mutation of the coronavirus
As of 9 July, the recognition of infection-free status after the first dose of a two-dose vaccine will no longer apply in the Czech Republic. The rules for entering the Czech Republic will also be tightened. On Thursday 1 July 2021, Andrej Babiš's government approved the modifications to the emergency measures. It also discussed other forms of aid to people and companies affected by the natural disaster in South Moravia and the Ústí nad Labem Region.
