# Czech Senate political and legislative challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-senate-political-and-legislative-challenges > Updated: 2026-08-17T07:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Political tension surrounds the Czech Senate, involving both challenges to its institutional existence and its role in the legislative process. During Senate elections, several candidates have campaigned on platforms to abolish the upper house. Petra Prokšanová of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia described the Senate as a “black hole for money,” while Petra Rédová of the Stačilo! coalition expressed intent to vote for its dissolution from within to prevent it from being occupied by former government allies. In a separate legislative matter, the Senate is expected to reject a major building code reform proposed by the governing coalition. The amendment sought to centralize construction authorities and simplify permit processes. However, three Senate committees recommended against the proposal, with critics such as Senator Zdeněk Nytra labeling the bill “unfixable.” If the rejection proceeds, the government may attempt to override the Senate veto in the Chamber of Deputies. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Czech Senate likely to reject major building code reform The Czech Senate is poised to reject a major building code amendment aimed at centralizing and accelerating construction permits, citing procedural flaws and lack of clarity. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-senate-likely-to-reject-major-building-code-reform ### 2026-08-09: Czech Senate candidates seek to abolish the upper house Candidates Petra Prokšanová and Petra Rédová are running for the Czech Senate with the explicit goal of advocating for the institution's abolition. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-senate-candidates-seek-to-abolish-the-upper-house --- Cite as: Czech Senate political and legislative challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/czech-senate-political-and-legislative-challenges