Erik Tomáš

Czech and Slovak family and educational support measures

10 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Czech Republic to increase parental allowance in 2027

Throughout late 2026, the Czech Republic and Slovakia continued to advance legislative and social welfare measures. In the Czech Republic, the Chamber of Deputies prepared to debate expanding criminal penalties for non-p

Czech and Slovak retirement and investment trends

18 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ageism in Czech labor market starts after age 40

In late 2026, legislative and economic updates were detailed for the Czech Republic and Slovakia regarding pensions, wages, and taxation. In the Czech Republic, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, led by Aleš Juch

Czech pension and social benefit reforms evolve

46 clusters · 129 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Czech Republic to increase pensions in January 2027

The Czech pay‑as‑you‑go pension system faces a significant long-term deficit, projected to expand from CZK 73 billion to as much as CZK 350 billion by 2050. This fiscal instability is driven by demographic shifts, includ

Slovakia labour market shifts and wage developments

12 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Slovakia to increase meal allowances and voucher values from December

In mid‑July 2026, analysis of Slovakia’s labour market highlighted a slowing of the long‑standing outflow of young workers. Improved domestic wages and low unemployment (about 5.9 %) were cited as key factors behind the

Senior care facility developments in Central Bohemia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: New senior care facilities open in Slovakia and Czech Republic

The Central Bohemian Region has faced a crisis in senior care following the closure of the Březnice senior home. Although a plan was established in June to transfer 35 residents to a private provider, SenLife, that provi

Slovak political and social policy developments

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Slovak President Peter Pellegrini signs new budget and civil codes

President Peter Pellegrini has taken significant steps regarding domestic social policy and national political positioning. On October 13, 2026, Pellegrini signed a social services reform law intended to restructure the

Slovakia streaming service domestic content mandate

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Streaming and film trends see new developments in Central Europe

Slovakia has passed an amendment to the Audiovisual Fund Act requiring international streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video, to fund domestic content creation. Platforms may meet these r