Compatibility with EU law of proposed repeal of the Czech Civil Service Act and implications for EU funds

Priority question for written answer P-000087/2026
to the Commission
Rule 144
Markéta Gregorová (Verts/ALE)

The Czech parliament is considering a members' bill to repeal Act No. 234/2014 Coll. on the Civil Service and replace it with a new Act on State Employees. The bill is being advanced under the accelerated procedure without interministerial consultation, an impact assessment or a review by the Czech Government's Legislative Council.

The bill increases political control over civil service appointments and management, abolishes the Civil Service Commission, reduces protections against arbitrary dismissals, and shifts the civil service framework to a general labour law.

A stable civil service is also crucial for the Czech Republic's role as a managing authority for EU-funded programmes for 2021-2027. Politically driven turmoil in senior posts may lead to management deficiencies, conflicts of interest, and non-compliance with sound financial management, putting the EU's financial interests at risk.

• 1.Does the Commission consider the proposed model to be compatible with EU requirements for administrative capacity and institutional independence needed for implementing EU laws and funds?
• 2.Could such changes increase the risk of serious deficiencies in management and control systems under Articles 96 and 97 of Regulation (EU)2021/1060[1]?
• 3.How does the Commission assess the impact of the proposed reforms on sound financial management, conflict-of-interest prevention and the protection of the EU's financial interests, and does it consider the repeal of the existing civil service regime a systemic risk that requires safeguards?

Submitted: 13.1.2026

• [1] OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/1060/oj.