(Prague, 6 October 2026)
September was a busy month for the Chamber of Deputies, with parliamentary proceedings, committee work, public events and a broad range of international engagements.
Parliamentary Affairs
Parliamentary Sessions
Throughout September, the Chamber continued its legislative work during nine sitting days of the 29th, 30th, 31st and 32nd sessions. The 33rd session was subsequently convened to consider a motion of no confidence in the Government of the Czech Republic.
Public Hearing of Candidates for the Czech Radio Council
On 3 September, the Chamber held a public hearing of candidates nominated for the election of two members of the Czech Radio Council. Five candidates took part in the hearing: Pavel Baran, Miroslav Dittrich, Jakub Jíra, Tomáš Kňourek and Ondřej Matouš.
The hearing enabled Members of Parliament, members of the Committee on Media and Culture and representatives of the professional and general public to hear the candidates‘ views on the functioning of public-service radio. The Committee on Media Affairs subsequently approved the list of candidates for the election of two Council members by the Chamber.
Browse the Chamber of Deputies photo gallery on Flickr: Public hearing for candidates for the Czech Radio Council
Institutional and Public Events
Czech Crown Jewels
On 14 September, Speaker Tomio Okamura took part in the traditional ceremony marking the unlocking of the Crown Chamber and the retrieval of the Czech Crown Jewels. The Speaker is one of seven holders of the keys to the Crown Chamber. The Crown Jewels were subsequently put on public display in the Vladislav Hall at Prague Castle.
Sněmovní Open
On 19 September, Sněmovní Street was closed to traffic for the fourth annual Sněmovní Open, held as part of the “Zažít město jinak” neighbourhood festival. The event featured a programme for visitors of all ages, including stalls of social enterprises, music performances and activities for children.
The event was held under the patronage of First Deputy Speaker Patrik Nacher. Visitors could support social enterprises offering products and services while creating employment opportunities for people with social or health disadvantages. The extensive musical programme featured students and ensembles from the Prague Conservatory and Jan Deyl Conservatory of Music.
The charitable dimension of the event included a fundraising campaign for a painting by illustrator Marie Jansová, who created the work despite her visual impairment. The fundraising campaign began on 19 September and is running for one month, with the painting to be given as a gift to the donor who contributes the highest amount.
Browse the official photogallery of this event here: Sněmovní Open event
Interparliamentary Diplomacy
Meeting with the President of Armenia
On 3 September, Speaker Tomio Okamura met with the President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan.
Browse the official photogallery of this event here: Meeting between the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and the President of Armenia
V4 Economic Affairs Committees Meeting in Košice
On 6–7 September, members of the economic affairs committees of the parliaments of the Visegrád Group countries met in Košice, Slovakia, under the Slovak V4 Presidency. The Czech Chamber was represented by Economic Committee Deputy Chairs Ivan Adamec and Libor Forman and Committee Member Marek Novák.
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence, energy and competitiveness, as well as digital infrastructure, the use of AI in industry and public administration, business support, education and cybersecurity. The meeting aimed to identify common ways to strengthen the technological development, resilience and competitiveness of the V4 countries and Central Europe.
NATO Legislators in Ukraine
On 8–9 September, a delegation of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly visited Kyiv, where it discussed further support for Ukraine and its defence against Russian aggression, particularly the strengthening of air defence. The Czech Republic was represented by MP Pavel Žáček, a member of the Permanent Delegation of the Parliament of the Czech Republic to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
Czech – Turkish Parliamentary Relations
On 9 September, the Czech-Turkey Interparliamentary Friendship Group, chaired by Tomáš Kohoutek, hosted a working dinner for a delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey led by its Chair Fuat Oktay.
On 10 September, the Turkish delegation was received by the Chamber’s Foreign Affairs Committee, led by its Chair Radek Vondráček. The meetings focused on parliamentary relations and cooperation between the Czech Republic and Turkey.
Meeting with European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič
On 10 September, European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met representatives of the Chamber’s Committee on European Affairs and Economic Committee, as well as the Senate Committee on European Affairs. The discussions concerned areas covered by his Commission portfolio, including trade and economic security, interinstitutional relations and transparency.
Browse the official photogallery of this event here: Reception for the European Commission Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security
European Committee of Social Rights
On 15 September, the Chamber’s Committee on Social Policy, chaired by Monika Brzesková, received a delegation of the European Committee of Social Rights of the Council of Europe led by Kristina Koldinska.
Browse the official photogallery of this event here: Reception of a delegation from the Council of Europe’s Committee of Social Rights
V4 Budget and Control Committees Meeting
On 13–14 September, representatives of the budget and control committees of the Visegrád Group countries met for their first joint meeting in Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia, under the Slovak V4 Presidency. The Czech delegation from the Chamber’s Budget Committee was led by its Chair Vladimír Pikora.
The discussions focused on the consolidation and sustainability of public finances, investment and competitiveness, combating tax evasion, the effective use of EU funds and the future EU multiannual financial framework. Representatives of the V4 countries also signed the Mikuláš Joint Statement, expressing their commitment to closer cooperation in the area of public finances and economic growth.
Meeting of Speakers in the Slavkov Format
On 17–18 September, Speaker Tomio Okamura took part in a meeting of the Speakers of the Czech, Slovak and Austrian parliaments in the Slavkov Format, held in Wachau, Austria. The meeting addressed current European and regional issues and parliamentary cooperation.
Browse the official photogallery of this event here: Meeting of the Speakers of the Parliaments in the Slavkov Format
Interparliamentary Conference in Dublin
On 24–25 September, a Chamber delegation took part in the Interparliamentary Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance in the EU in Dublin, held under the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU.
The conference addressed the future of EU public finances, fiscal policy, strengthening the Euro and digital sovereignty. The Czech delegation was led by MP Vladimír Pikora and also included Vojtěch Munzar and Róbert Teleky.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly Meetings in Romania
On 28–30 September, MPs Ivan Bartoš and Pavel Žáček participated in meetings of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Subcommittee on Transatlantic Defence and Security Cooperation and Subcommittee on Transition and Development in Bucharest and Constanța, Romania.
The discussions focused on the situation in the Black Sea region and Romania’s plans to strengthen its military capabilities. The meetings also addressed Romania’s planned defence spending and its future capability targets.
Conference on EU Enlargement in Tirana
On 28–29 September, the Interparliamentary Conference on EU Enlargement, entitled Strategic Agenda for the Future of Europe, took place in Tirana. The conference brought together representatives of European affairs committees from EU Member States, candidate countries and European institutions.
The Chamber was represented by a delegation led by Petr Sokol and including MP Denis Doksanský.
Czech-Bavarian Parliamentary Cooperation
On 28–29 September, delegations of the Chamber’s Foreign Affairs Committee and Committee on European Affairs, together with the coordinator for cooperation with the Bavarian Landtag, visited Munich.
The reciprocal visit continued consultations with Bavarian parliamentary partners. The discussions included cooperation in education, cross-border cooperation and transport infrastructure. The Czech delegation included Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Radek Vondráček, MPs Anežka Nedomová and Ivana Mádlová, coordinator of Czech-Bavarian interparliamentary relations.
European Parliamentary Democracy Forum
On 29–30 September, Deputy Speaker Jiří Barták participated in the second European Parliamentary Democracy Forum at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. During the second day, he took part in a debate on current issues concerning parliamentary democracy.
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
From 29 September to 1 October, Irena Ferčíková Konečná, a member of the Czech Chamber’s delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, participated in the fourth part-session of the Assembly in Strasbourg.
The session addressed a broad range of issues, including Ukraine, human rights, migration, media, climate policy, artificial intelligence and demographic challenges.
Social Policy Committee Delegation to Denmark
From 29 September to 1 October, a delegation of the Chamber’s Committee on Social Policy visited Denmark. Led by Committee Chair Monika Brzesková, the delegation focused on family policy, children and youth and foster care.
The programme included meetings with the Danish counterpart committee, representatives of employers and trade unions, as well as members of the Czech community in Denmark.
Meeting with the President of Romania
On 30 September, Speaker Tomio Okamura met with the President of Romania Nicușor Dan. They discussed current bilateral relations and cooperation between the Czech Republic and Romania.
Browse the official photogallery of this event here: Meeting between the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and the President of Romania
Photos: Office of the Chamber of Deputies / Lukáš Janičina
