Czech Senate approves parental benefit rise and blocks TV funding overhaul

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The Czech Senate voted to raise the parental benefit from 350,000 to 400,000 CZK per month starting next year, with the amount for twins and multiple births doubled to 800,000 CZK. The amendment, backed by Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Aleš Juchelka, also calls for automatic yearly indexing of the benefit. President Petr Pavel will sign the law, which simultaneously reforms the super‑dávka housing allowance system.

In a separate vote, the Senate rejected the government’s plan to shift financing of Česká televize and Český rozhlas to the state budget. Senators warned that the change would cut the broadcasters’ income by about 15 % and could lead to 450–700 layoffs. The chamber also scheduled the election of a new member of the Czech Television Council, with former culture minister Daniel Herman, journalist Alice Němcová Tejkalová and library director Tomáš Řehák named among the candidates.

Entities: Adam Vojtěch · Czech Senate · Czech Television · Daniel Herman · Ivana Váňová · Josef Klement · Minister Aleš Juchelka · Parental benefit (rodičovský příspěvek) · Petr Pavel · President Petr Pavel · Česká televize (Czech Television)

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Senate scheduled an election for a new member of the Czech Television Council, with candidates including Daniel Herman, Alice Němcová Tejkalová and Tomáš Řehák. (2026‑07‑30)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Czech Senate approved an increase of the parental benefit to 400,000 kč per month, effective next year. (2026‑07‑30)
[● 2 SOURCES] For twins and multiple births, the parental benefit will be doubled to 800,000 kč. (2026‑07‑30)
[● 2 SOURCES] The law amending the superdávka system expands housing allowance to single parents and other vulnerable groups. (Senate legislation.)
[● 2 SOURCES] President Petr Pavel is to sign the law raising the parental benefit and reforming the superdávka. (2026‑07‑30)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Senate rejected the government's proposal to finance Czech public broadcasters from the state budget, warning of a 15 % income cut and possible layoffs of 450‑700 staff. (2026‑07‑30)