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Wind turbines can represent an opportunity for municipalities that goes well beyond simply supporting renewable energy sources. In addition to the potential for generating revenue for local budgets, they offer a chance to actively participate in community energy initiatives and to make use of new le
A branch of a foreign company from the perspective of NIS2: How to correctly determine the size of the enterprise?
Does your foreign company provide services in the Czech Republic through a branch? Then you should pay close attention. The new Cybersecurity Act (nZKB), which transposes the European NIS2 Directive into Czech law, is taking foreign groups by surprise, as they assess their size solely based on the p
“Train Hard, Fight Easy”: The critical role of robust sales documentation (not only) in automotive business
In our legal practice, we review and prepare dozens of standardized contracts, terms and conditions, and other documents used by sellers – particularly in the automotive sector – when contracting with customers in the Czech market. While the saying “simplicity is beauty” certainly holds true, this p
Autumn Energy Flash
The Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) has issued the long-awaited Decree No. 302/2025 Sb., which, effective from 1 October 2025, fundamentally changes the conditions for connecting to the electricity system. The amendment builds on the legislative packages Lex RES III and Lex Gas. Its goal is to releas
Impact of the NIS 2 Directive on the automotive sector
As the events of this year show, the growing cybersecurity threats have a direct impact on the automotive sector, which is increasingly becoming a target of cybernetic attacks. In principle, the more a vehicle is using data or electronic processes, the higher the risk of potential cyberattacks. We h
Acceleration zones: Speeding up the permitting process for energy projects
A new Czech law, Act No. 249/2025 Coll., on the Acceleration of the Use of Renewable Energy Sources, introduces the concept of so-called ‘acceleration zones’ into national legislation.
Biomethane support scheme to be renewed from 1 January 2026
The Czech biomethane market is about to change significantly from January 2026. The current system of “green” grants, which have been set on an administrative basis but failed to be widely used in practice, is to be replaced by an auction system. The auction system will be based on an “auction bonus
Lex Gas: amendment beyond the gas industry
The Lex Gas Amendment marks a pivotal step in modernising the Czech energy sector and addresses current challenges related to the decline in coal-based electricity generation. It strengthens the powers of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERÚ) and aims to enhance Czech energy independence. Signed by the
What's New in the Upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
The EU Deforestation Regulation is another crucial piece in the European Union's green policy puzzle, aiming to stop contributions to global deforestation and forest degradation. The Regulation’s goals include protecting global forests, reducing the EU's greenhouse gas emissions, and curbing biodiv
Lex RES III Introduces New Obligations and Changes for Electricity and Gas Traders
In our latest post of the series on new energy requirements introduced by Lex RES III, we focus on a range of changes and new obligations for electricity and gas traders. These measures respond to the collapse of several electricity and gas (“commodity”) traders at the end of 2021 and the beginning
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