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COM(2023) 567 final
2023/0343 (NLE)
Proposal for a
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION
amending Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 11047/21 INIT; ST 11047/21 ADD 1; ST
11047/21 COR 1) of 8 September 2021 on the approval of the assessment of the recovery
and resilience plan for Czechia
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2023/0343 (NLE)
Proposal for a
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION
amending Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 11047/21 INIT; ST 11047/21 ADD 1; ST
11047/21 COR 1) of 8 September 2021 on the approval of the assessment of the recovery
and resilience plan for Czechia
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility1
, and in particular Article
20(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1) Following the submission of the national recovery and resilience plan (‘RRP’) by
Czechia on 1 June 2021, the Commission has proposed its positive assessment to the
Council. The Council approved the positive assessment by means of the Council
Implementing Decision of 8 September 20212
.
(2) Pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the maximum financial
contribution for non-repayable financial support of each Member State should be
updated by 30 June 2022 in accordance with the methodology provided therein. On 30
June 2022, the Commission presented the results of that update to the European
Parliament and the Council.
(3) On 30 June 2023, Czechia submitted a modified national RRP, including a
REPowerEU chapter in accordance with Article 21c of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, to
the Commission.
(4) The modified RRP also takes into account the updated maximum financial
contribution in accordance with Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 and
includes a reasoned request to the Commission to propose to the Council to amend the
Council Implementing Decision in accordance with Article 21(1) of Regulation (EU)
2021/241 considering the RRP to be partially no longer achievable due to objective
circumstances. The modifications to the RRP submitted by Czechia concern 59
measures.
(5) On 14 July 2023, the Council addressed recommendations to Czechia in the context of
the European Semester. In particular, the Council recommended Czechia to preserve
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OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17.
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ST 11047/21 INIT; ST 11047/21 ADD 1; ST 11047/21 COR 1 .
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nationally financed public investment and ensure the effective absorption of grants
under the Facility and of other Union funds, in particular to foster the green and digital
transitions. For the period beyond 2024, the Council also recommended to pursue a
medium-term fiscal strategy of gradual and sustainable consolidation, combined with
investments and reforms conducive to higher sustainable growth, to achieve a prudent
medium-term fiscal position and to take measures to ensure the long-term fiscal
sustainability of public finances, including the sustainability of the pension system.
Furthermore, the Council recommended that Czechia accelerate the implementation of
its recovery and resilience plan, also by ensuring an adequate administrative capacity,
and swiftly finalise the addendum, including the REPowerEU chapter, with a view to
rapidly starting its implementation. The Council also recommended Czechia to
strengthen the provision of social and affordable housing, including by adopting a
specific legislative framework for social housing and improved coordination between
different public bodies as well as incentivising the construction of new housing units
as well as the refurbishment of existing ones. Moreover, the Council recommended
Czechia to reduce overall reliance on fossil fuels, increase the deployment of
renewables, streamline permit procedures and make grid access easier. Additionally,
the Council recommended Czechia to increase the energy efficiency of district heating
systems and of the building stock by incentivising deep renovations and renewable
heat sources, easing administrative access to subsidies for both households and
industry, and capacity building and skills in public authorities. Finally, the Council
recommended Czechia to promote the uptake of zero-emission vehicles and to boost
the availability of high capacity charging and refuelling infrastructure through new
reforms, as well as to step up policy efforts aimed at the provision and acquisition of
the skills needed for the green transition.
(6) The submission of the modified RRP followed a consultation process, conducted in
accordance with the national legal framework, involving local and regional authorities,
social partners, civil society organisations, youth organisations and other relevant
stakeholders. The summary of the consultations was submitted together with the
modified national RRP. Pursuant to Article 19 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the
Commission assessed the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and coherence of the
modified RRP, in accordance with the assessment guidelines set out in Annex V to
that Regulation.
Updates based on Article 18(2) of Regulation 2021/241
(7) The modified RRP submitted by Czechia, updates nine measures to take into account
the updated maximum financial contribution. Czechia has explained that because the
maximum financial contribution increased from EUR 7 070 103 0593
to EUR
7 673 717 9434
, Czechia has requested to use the additional available resources to add
new components, new measures to existing components and increase the level of
required implementation of existing measures in order to increase the level of ambition
or to compensate for inflation.
3
This amount corresponds to the financial allocation after deduction of Czechia’s proportional share of
the expenses of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, calculated in accordance with the
methodology of Article 11 of that Regulation.
4
This amount corresponds to the financial allocation after deduction of Czechia’s proportional share of
the expenses of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, calculated in accordance with the
methodology of Article 11 of that Regulation.
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(8) The modified RRP contains new components: 1.7 (Digital Transformation of Public
Administration), reform 1 under component 2.10 (Affordable Housing), 4.1 (Systemic
support for public investment) and 5.3 (A strategically managed and internationally
competitive R&D&I ecosystem). Component 1.7 (Digital Transformation of Public
Administration) contains four measures: an investment to unify domains of public
bodies and establish a learning platform; an investment to the management system of
digitalised services; an investment to create a new public administration contact centre
and an investment to create a central data infrastructure. Component 2.10 (Affordable
Housing) contains one measure added on the basis of the increased allocation: a
reform to increase the affordability of housing by adopting and implementing a
modern and balanced legislative framework; Component 4.1 (Systemic support for
public investment) contains four measures: a reform to provide methodological
support for the preparation of projects in line with EU objectives; a reform to provide
methodological support for and modernise public investment; a reform to financially
support the preparation of projects in line with EU objectives; a reform to increase the
effectiveness and enhance the implementation of the National Recovery and
Resilience Plan. Component 5.3 (A strategically managed and internationally
competitive R&D&I ecosystem) contains one measure: a reform including the
strengthening of strategic intelligence capacities for R&D&I policy in Czechia, the
creation of an excellence programme, and the adoption of a methodological guideline
for granting R&D&I support.
(9) The modified RRP contains new measures under components 2.9 (Promotion of
Biodiversity and Fight Against Drought), 3.3 (Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development), and 5.2 (Support for Research and Development in
Companies and Introduction of Innovations into Business Practice). These measures
concern a reform aiming at the development of an integrated landscape management
and planning, a reform to improve social care facilities for children at risk and an
investment to develop and modernise the infrastructure in the field of care for children
at risk; an investment to support R&D in enterprises in line with the national RIS3
strategy, an investment to support R&D in the field of transport, and an investment to
support R&D in the environmental field.
(10) Furthermore, the modified RRP submitted by Czechia changes measures under
components 1.2 (Digital Public Administration Systems), 2.2 (Reducing Energy
Consumption in the Public Sector), 2.9 (Promotion of Biodiversity and Fight Against
Drought), 3.2 (Adaptation of School Programmes), 3.3 (Modernisation of
Employment Services and Labour Market Development) and 4.4 (Enhancing the
Efficiency of Public Administration) to reflect the updated maximum financial
contribution. Notably target 24 of investment 3 (Cybersecurity) under component 1.2
(Digital Public Administration Systems), target 109 of investment 3 (Improving the
energy performance of public buildings) under component 2.2 (Reducing Energy
Consumption in the Public Sector); milestone 179 and target 180 of investment 1
Development of selected key academic sites under component 3.2 (Adaptation of
School Programmes); targets 189, 190 and 191 of investment 2 (Increasing the
capacity of pre-school facilities) and targets 196 and 197 of Investment 3
(Development and modernisation of social care infrastructure) under component 3.3
(Modernisation of Employment Services and Labour Market Development), and the
new target 289 of reform 1 (Increase efficiency, pro-client orientation and use of the
principles of evidence-based decision-making in public administration) under
component 4.4 (Enhancing the Efficiency of Public Administration) are changed to
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increase the level of required implementation compared to the original plan to reflect
the increased allocation.
(11) The Council Implementing Decision of 8 September 2021 should be amended to take
into account the above changes in the modified RRP.
Amendments based on Article 21 of Regulation 2021/241
(12) The amendments to the RRP submitted by Czechia because of objective circumstances
concern 58 measures.
(13) Czechia has explained that seven measures are no longer totally achievable, because
supply chain disruptions have led to problems in their implementation, with an impact
on the related milestones and targets. This concerns the following reforms and
investments. Delays on the contractors’ side have led to the need to postpone the
implementation of milestone 21 of investment 2 (Developing core registries and
facilities for eGovernment) under component 1.2 (Digital Public Administration
Systems). Low interest from suppliers necessitates an extension of the deadline by one
year of target 91 of investment 3 (Support for Railway infrastructure) under
component 2.1 (Sustainable Transport). Supply chain issues caused by the high
demand for electrification of public transport in Europe have required that the
implementation of target 116 of investment 1 (Building infrastructure for public
transport in the city of Prague) under component 2.4 (Clean Mobility) be postponed by
half a year. Supply chain issues in the automotive industry have necessitated to change
the priority from cargo e-bikes to e-bikes in and target 119 of investment 4 (Aid for
purchase of vehicles – vehicles (electric, H2, bikes) for private companies) under
component 2.4 (Clean Mobility). The worsening situation in the construction industry
necessitates an extension of the deadline by one year of targets 137 and 138 of
investment 3 (Land consolidation) under component 2.6 (Nature Protection and
Adaptation to Climate Change). Disruptions in the value chains of the construction
sector caused by the war in Ukraine have necessitated an extension of the
implementation deadline of targets 189, 190 and 191 of investment 2 (Increasing the
capacity of pre-school facilities) and targets 194, 195, 196 and 197 of investment 3
(Development and modernisation of social care infrastructure) under component 3.3
(Modernisation of Employment Services and Labour Market Development). On this
basis Czechia has requested to extend the implementation timeline of the
aforementioned milestones and targets, and to change the priority from cargo e-bikes
to e-bikes in target 119. The Council Implementing Decision should be amended
accordingly.
(14) Czechia has explained that 15 measures are no longer totally achievable in their
original format because of high inflation. Due to price increase for mapping services
and technical equipment Czechia has requested to reallocate resources for reform 1
(Improving the environment for the deployment of electronic communications
networks) under component 1.3 (High-capacity digital networks). Due to the rapid
increase in prices of IT assets, Czechia has requested to amend the description and
reduce target 58 of investment 6 (5G Demonstrative application projects for cities and
industrial areas) under component 1.4 (Digital Economy and Society, Innovative Start-
ups and New Technology). Due to the increased cost of zero-emission vehicles,
Czechia has requested to reduce target 119 of investment 4 (Aid for purchase of
vehicles – vehicles (electric, H2, cargo e-bikes) for private companies) under
component 2.4 (Clean Mobility). High energy prices have resulted in lower demand
for deep renovations and higher demand for replacement of the heating source, and to
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respond to the shifting demand Czechia has requested to reduce targets 125 and 126 of
investment 1 (Renovation and revitalisation of buildings for energy savings) under
component 2.5 (Building renovation and air protection). Due to increased costs in the
construction sector, Czechia has requested to reduce target 133 of investment 1 (Flood
protection) under component 2.6 (Nature Protection and Adaptation to Climate
Change). Czechia has explained that specifically the increased cost of construction has
affected the implementation of a number of measures. This concerns, respectively,
target 39 of investment 1 (Building high-capacity connectivity), target 40 of
investment 2 (Covering 5G corridors and promoting the development of 5G) and
target 44 of investment 3 (Supporting the development of 5G mobile infrastructure in
rural investment-intensive white areas) under component 1.3 (High Capacity Digital
Networks); targets 103 and 104 of investment 1 (Improving the energy performance of
state buildings) and target 108 of investment 3 (Improving the energy performance of
public buildings) under component 2.2 (Reducing Energy Consumption in the Public
Sector); targets 154 and 155 of investment 1 (Support for revitalisation of specific
areas), and targets 156 and 157 of investment 2 (Support for the revitalisation of areas
in public ownership for non-business use) under component 2.8 (Brownfields
Revitalisation); target 163 of investment 2 (Rainwater management in urban
agglomerations) under component 2.9 (Promotion of Biodiversity and Fight against
Drought); milestone 179 and target 180 of investment 1 (Development of selected key
academic sites) under component 3.2 (Adaptation of School Programmes); and targets
194, 195 and 197 of investment 3 (Development and modernisation of social care
infrastructure) under component 3.3 (Modernisation of Employment Services and
Labour Market Development). On this basis, Czechia has requested to reduce ambition
for milestones and targets 39, 40, 44, 103, 104, 108, 133, 154, 155, 156, 157, 163, 179,
180, 194, 195, 197. Czechia has also requested to extend the implementation deadline
of targets 103 and 104. The Council Implementing Decision should be amended
accordingly.
(15) Czechia has explained that 17 measures are no longer totally achievable because of
unexpected legal or technical difficulties have led to the need to modify or abandon
certain aspects of the measures in order to implement more adequate or efficient
solutions. To align the measure with the updated legal act and due to technical
difficulties related to the IT implementation of the projects, Czechia has requested to
amend the description of targets 5 and 6 of reform 2 (eHealth services) under
component 1.1 (Digital Services to Citizens and Businesses). Despite government’s
ambition, there have been some delays in the adoption of the implementing act at EU
level, which has caused delays in the implementation of milestone 7, while technical
issues have led to severe delays in the implementation of milestone 8 and target 10 of
investment 1 (Digital Services for end users) under component 1.1 (Digital Services to
Citizens and Businesses). There have also been technical issues in the access of
statistical data for milestone 11 of investment 2 (Development of open data and public
data) under component 1.1 (Digital Services to Citizens and Businesses). Unforeseen
technical difficulties in the implementation of the IT projects have led to the
amendment of milestone 16 and the amendment and delay of target 19 of investment 1
(Developing and improving individual information systems) under component 1.2
(Digital Public Administration Systems). The project envisioned in milestone 50 of
investment 1 (European Centre of Excellence in AI “for citizen’s safety and security”)
under component 1.4 (Digital Economy and Society, Innovative Start-Ups and New
Technology) has not been awarded the Seal of Excellence necessary for participating
in the EU wide network, and therefore the milestone has been removed. Due to delays
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at the EU-level programme, the number of supported companies has to be reduced to
meet the RRF implementation timeline of milestone 55 and target 56 of investment 5
(European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) – DLT bonds for SME
financing) under component 1.4 (Digital Economy and Society, Innovative Start-Ups
and New Technology). Due to the delayed approval of EU legislation on AI, it is
necessary to postpone the deadline and amend the scope of milestone 64 and target 65
of investment 11 (Regulatory sandboxes in line with EU priorities) under component
1.4 (Digital Economy and Society, Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology). No
research centres were awarded for projects envisioned in target 70 of investment 2
(European Reference Testing and Experimentation facility) under component 1.5
(Digital Transformation of Enterprises), therefore, Czechia has requested to amend the
description and remove research centres from the list of final beneficiaries. Unforeseen
factual and legal developments related to the energy price crisis have led to the need to
postpone the deadline of the studies and reports which will be used to plan the Czech
transition to clean energy sources, and therefore Czechia has requested to postpone the
timeline of milestone 110 of reform 1 (Modernisation of distribution of heat in district
heating systems) and milestone 111 of reform 2 (Modernisation of distribution of heat
in district heating systems) under component 2.3 (Transition to Cleaner Energy
Source). Due to unexpected technical difficulties and clarification provided on the
nature of the projects, Czechia has requested to amend the descriptions of the
investment and of targets 132 and 133 of investment 1 (Flood protection), and of
target 136 of investment 2 (Small watercourses and water reservoirs) under component
2.6 (Nature Protection and Adaptation to Climate Change). Target 183 of investment 2
(Tutoring of pupils) under component 3.2 (Adaptation of School Programmes) and
target 187 of investment 3 (Development of labour market policies) under component
3.3 (Modernisation of Employment Services and Labour Market Development) have
been modified due to tight labour market, a strong opposition to administrative burden
and insufficient capacity of companies to train employees. Due to different absorption
capacity than expected, Czechia has requested to change the allocation to different
types of projects supported in target 230 of investment 4 (Aid for research and
development in synergy effects with the Framework Programme for Research and
Innovation) under component 5.2 (Support for Research and Development in
Companies and Introduction of Innovations into Business Practice). The operator
explicitly mentioned in target 233 of investment 1 (Creation of the Intensive Medicine
Simulation Centre and optimisation of the education system) under component 6.1
(Increasing Resilience of the Health System) is no longer able to provide the required
services, and therefore Czechia has requested to remove the name of the operator. On
this basis, Czechia has requested to amend milestones and targets 5, 6, 8, 10, 16, 55,
56, 70, 132, 133, 136, 183, 187, 230, 233; to extend the implementation timeline of
milestones or targets 7, 55, 56, 110, 111, 133, 230; to reduce target 133 and to remove
milestones 50 and 67. The Council Implementing Decision should be amended
accordingly.
(16) Czechia has explained that one measure is no longer totally achievable within their
original timeline because the need to integrate Ukrainian refugees took priority for the
Department for Asylum and Migration Policy, leading to significant delays in the
implementation of the measure. This concerns target 17 of investment 1 (Developing
and improving individual information systems) under component 1.2 (Digital Public
Administration Systems). On this basis, Czechia has requested extend the
implementation timeline of the aforementioned target, and the Council Implementing
Decision should be amended accordingly.
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(17) Czechia has explained that four measures have been modified because projects related
to COVID-19 are no longer deemed as necessary. Due to the unforeseen end of the
pandemic and swift economic rebound there is no longer demand for the measures in
milestone 8 of investment 1 (Digital services for end-users) under component 1.1
(Digital services to citizens and businesses); target 53 of investment 3 (Transfer of
foreign good practices and know-how for digital transformation monitoring and
research on the socio economic effects of the crisis (Samuel Neaman Institute)), target
54 of investment 4 (SME Management Training Platform for post-COVID-19 Digital
Transformation) and target 59 of investment 7 (Czech Rise-Up Programmes) under
component 1.4 (Digital Economy and Society, Innovative Start-Ups and New
Technology). On this basis, Czechia has requested to replace COVID-related projects
under milestone 8 with better suited alternatives, to remove targets 53 and 54, and to
reduce the ambition and amend the description of target 59. The Council
Implementing Decision should be amended accordingly.
(18) Czechia has explained that 15 measures have been modified to implement better
alternatives in order to achieve the original ambition of the measure. Target 12 of
investment 2 (Development of open data and public data) under component 1.1
(Digital Services to Citizens and Businesses) can be implemented at an earlier stage.
Milestone 28 of reform 2 (Development of systems supporting eHealth) under
component 1.2 (Digital Public Administration Systems) has been amended to account
for synergies in the implementation of the IT project which derives from the merging
of regional sanitation offices into one. Target 41 of investment 2 (Covering 5G
corridors and promoting the development of 5G) under component 1.3 (High Capacity
Digital Networks) has been amended to reflect a more accurate technical term, which
translates into the equipment of train sets rather than single wagons, thus leading to a
more efficient solution. Under component 1.4 (Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology), milestone 47 of reform 1 (Institutional
reform of the system of management for digital transformation including RIS 3
strategy) has been amended since the objective can be achieved more efficiently and
with less resources by using the knowledge source of the group members, milestone
48 and target 49 of reform 2 (Joint Strategic Technologies Support and Certification
Group with the Strategic Technologies Board) have been amended to achieve the same
objective with better alternatives by better disseminating information and providing
training on certification processes in line with market needs, and milestone 61 and
target 62 of investment 9 (Funds for the development of pre-seed investments,
strategic digital technologies and university spin-offs) have been amended to better
align the aid intensity and the structure with the nature of the venture capital
investments. Target 71 of investment 3 (Digital transformation of manufacturing and
nonproduction companies and increase of their resilience) under component 1.5
(Digital Transformation of Enterprises) can be achieved with lower allocation as the
requested aid intensity was lower than originally foreseen. Milestone 73 and target 74
of reform 1 (Implementation of the new construction law and zoning law into practice)
and milestone 75 of investment 1 (Creation of a new central information system
(“AIS”)) under component 1.6 (Acceleration and Digitalisation of the Building
Process) have been amended to reflect the new structure of building authorities, which
is better than just one Supreme Construction Office. Target 106 of investment 2
(Improving the energy performance of public lighting systems) under component 2.2
(Reducing Energy Consumption in the Public Sector) has been amended since the
same amount of energy savings can be achieved more efficiently by prioritising
bigger, more expensive projects. Milestone 148 and target 149 of investment 1
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(Building recycling infrastructure) under component 2.7 (Circular economy, recycling
and industrial water) have been amended to take into account the support to be
provided to farmers to ensure incorporation of compost into the soil and to improve
circular economy in the field of biodegradable waste management. Target 153 of
investment 3 (Water saving in industry) under component 2.7 (Circular Economy,
Recycling and Industrial Water) has been amended as the target has been reached in a
more cost-effective way. Targets 158 and 159 of investment 3 (Support for the
revitalisation of areas in public ownership for business) under component 2.8
(Brownfields Revitalisation) have been amended to clarify requirements and better
respond to local needs. Target 228 of investment 2 (Support for research and
development cooperation (in line with Smart Specialization Strategy)) and target 229
of investment 3 (Aid for research and development in the environmental field) under
component 5.2 (Support for Research and Development in Companies and
Introduction of Innovation into Business Practice) have been amended to support more
projects and SMEs. On this basis, Czechia has requested to amend milestones and
targets 12, 28, 40, 41, 47, 48, 49, 61, 62, 71, 73, 74, 117, 119, 148, 149, 153, 158, 159,
228, 229; to remove target 62; to extend the implementation timeline of milestones
and targets 61, 73, 75, 148, 194, 195; to increase the ambition of targets 228 and 229,
reduce the number of projects while increasing their relative size for target 106. Target
68 does not require any changes; however, its costing has been reduced. The Council
Implementing Decision should be amended accordingly.
(19) Czechia has further requested to use the remaining resources freed up by the removal
or revision of measures under Article 21 of Regulation 2021/241 to increase the
ambition of existing measures and to add new measures to the original plan. The
increased ambition concerns the following four measures. To match the high interest
from applicants Czechia has requested to increase the allocation to target 46 of
investment 4 (Scientific research activities related to the development of 5G networks
and services) under component 1.3 (High Capacity Digital Networks). In order to
maintain the ambition of the plan on the digital transformation of the economy,
Czechia has requested to add a new milestone for investment 2 (European Digital
Media Observatory Hub (EDMO)) under component 1.4 (Digital Economy and
Society, Innovative Start-ups and New Technology). To compensate for the reduction
in the number of buildings renovated under target 108 and to keep the ambition level
on reduction in energy consumption, Czechia has requested to increase the ambition
target 109 of investment 3 (Improving the energy performance of public buildings)
under component 2.2 (Reducing Energy Consumption in the Public Sector). To match
the increased demand from households for replacements of heating sources, Czechia
has requested to increase the allocation and ambition of targets 127, 128 and 129 of
investment 2 (Replacement of stationary sources of pollution in households with
renewable) under component 2.5 (Building Renovation and Air Protection). The
Council Implementing Decision should be amended accordingly.
(20) Czechia has brought to the Commission’s attention that the project envisioned in
milestone 67 of investment 13 (Support to R & I in aviation industry) under
component 1.4 (Digital Economy and Society, Innovative Start-Ups and New
Technology) started before the eligibility period of the RRF. Therefore, the
Commission proposes to remove the milestone. The Council Implementing Decision
should be amended accordingly.
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(21) The Commission considers that the reasons put forward by Czechia justify the update
pursuant to Article 18(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 and the amendment pursuant to
Article 21(2) of that Regulation.
(22) The distribution of milestones and targets in instalments should be amended to take
into account the new allocation, the amendments to the plan and the indicative
timeline presented by Czechia.
Corrections of clerical errors
(23) Forty clerical errors have been identified in the text of the Council Implementing
Decision, affecting 23 milestones/targets and 17 measures. The Council Implementing
Decision should be amended to correct those clerical errors that do not reflect the
content of the RRP submitted to the Commission on 9 June 2022, as agreed between
the Commission and Czechia. Those clerical errors relate to the description of reform
1 (Conditions for quality data pool management and ensuring controlled data access),
under component 1.1 (Digital services to citizens and businesses); description of
reform 1 (Centres of competence for supporting eGovernment, Cybersecurity and
eHealth), descriptions of investment 1 (Development of information systems) and
investment 3 (Cybersecurity), target 19 of investment 1 (Development of information
systems), unit of measure of target 31 of investment 5 (Creating the conditions for
digital justice) under component 1.2 (Digital public administration systems); target 49
of reform 2 (Joint strategic technologies support and certification group with the
Strategic Technologies Board), target 59 of investment 7 (Czech Rise-Up
Programmes), target 65 of investment 11 (Digital regulatory sandboxes in line with
EU priorities) under component 1.4 (Digital economy and society, innovative start-ups
and new technology); target 70 of investment 2 (European Reference Testing and
Experimentation facility) under component 1.5 (Digital transformation of enterprises);
description of investment 2 and target 117 (Building infrastructure – Recharging
points for private companies) under component 2.4 (Clean Mobility); description of
investment 4 (Building forest resilient to climate change) under component 2.6
(Nature protection and adaptation to climate change) and related milestones 139, 140,
141 and the description of investment 5 (Water retention in forest) and of targets 142
and 143 under the same component 2.6 (Nature protection and adaptation to climate
change); description of investment 1 (Protection against droughts and floods of the
city of Brno), milestone 162 under component 2.9 (promotion of biodiversity and fight
against drought), description of Investment 3 (Protected areas including Natura 2000
sites and protected species of plants and animals) and related milestone 164 under
component 2.9 (Promotion of biodiversity and fight against drought); milestone 169 of
reform 1 (Curricula reform and strengthening of IT education) under component 3.1
(Innovation in Education in the Context of Digitalisation); correction of typos in
measure and milestone descriptions under component 4.3 (Anti-corruption reforms);
target 225 of investment 1 (Public Research & Development support for priority areas
of medical sciences and related social sciences) under component 5.1 (Excellent
Research and Development in the Health Sector), investment 1 (Creation of the
Intensive Medicine Simulation Centre), investment 2 (Rehabilitation care for patients
recovering from critical condition) and investment 3 (Building a centre for
cardiovascular and transplant medicine) under component 6.1 (Increasing Resilience
in the Health System); measure and target descriptions of investment 1 (Establishment
of the Czech Oncology Institute), investment 2 (Developing highly specialised
oncological and hematooncological care) and investment 3 (Establishment and
development of the Centre for Cancer Prevention and Infrastructure for Innovative and
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Supportive Care at the Masaryk Memorial Institute) under component 6.2 (The
National Plan to Strengthen Oncological Prevention and care). These corrections do
not affect the implementation of the measures concerned.
The REPowerEU chapter based on Article 21c of Regulation 2021/241
(24) The REPowerEU chapter includes 15 new reforms and seven new investments. The
investments on grid modernisation (component 7.1) aim to reinforce the electricity
distribution networks and make it ready for the increase development of renewable
energy sources. Three reforms aim at streamlining and increasing transparency of the
grid connection process for renewable generation assets, introducing new grid tariffs
(component 7.1), and establishing a legal framework for energy communities,
electricity sharing, data exchange, energy storage, aggregation and flexibility
(component 7.2). Two reforms seek to simplify the decision-making process on
renewables by designating RES acceleration areas and implementing a single
environmental opinion for renewable energy projects (component 7.7). The reforms
and investments in clean mobility support the decarbonisation of road transport
(component 7.5) by introducing incentives for the uptake of zero-emissions vehicles
and simplifying the permitting rules for the construction of charging stations and
hydrogen refuelling stations. The comprehensive reform of the advisory services for
the renovation wave (component 7.3) aims to increase the number and quality of
residential renovation projects. It will support the fight against energy poverty by
increasing the number and quality of residential energy-efficiency renovation projects,
especially for low- and middle-income households. Czechia also reported to be using
resources from its national budget and the Modernisation Fund to fund targeted
programs addressing energy poverty and energy efficiency investments. The reforms
and investments in promoting green skills and sustainability in universities
(component 7.4) aim to modernise the learning offer in public universities by creating
new study programmes, courses, and lifelong learning opportunities focused on green
skills.
(25) The REPowerEU chapter also includes two scaled-up measures. The first one affects
one measure under component 2.3.1 (Development of new photovoltaic energy
sources). This scaled-up measure included in the REPowerEU chapter introduce a
substantive improvement in the level of ambition of the measures already included in
the national RRP. The second scaled-up measure affects one measure under
component 2.4.4 Investment Aid for purchase of vehicles – vehicles (electric, H2,
cargo e-bikes) for private companies. The scaled-up measure included in REPowerEU
compensates for inflation reduction in the original measure and increases the number
of zero-emission cars and vans supported by the investment.
(26) The Commission has assessed the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter
against the assessment criteria laid down in Article 19(3) of Regulation 2021/241.
Loan request based on Article 14 of Regulation 2021/241
(27) The modified RRP submitted by Czechia includes a request for loan support to support
eight new additional measures.
(28) The modified RRP contains one new component: 2.10 (Affordable Housing).
Component 2.10 contains an investment in loan facility for the provision of
concessional loans to projects that contribute to increasing the availability of
affordable and energy-efficient rental housing, an investment in a loan facility for the
provision of subordinated loans to projects that contribute to increasing the availability
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of affordable and energy-efficient rental housing, and an investment in a public-private
co-investment fund aiming to improve access to finance for affordable housing
projects.
(29) Additionally, the modified RRP contains new measures under existing components:
1.1 (Digital Services to Citizens and Businesses), 1.2 (Digital Public Administration
System), 1.4 (Digital Economy and Society, Innovative Start-ups and New
Technology) and 1.5 (Digital Transformation of Enterprises). These measures concern
an investment in digital services for end-users in social area, an investment in
cybersecurity, and an investment to develop information systems in the social area; an
investment in strategic technologies and an investment to provide support to
companies participating in IPCEI Microelectronics and Communication Technologies.
(30) The Commission has assessed the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter
against the assessment criteria laid down in Article 19(3) of Regulation 2021/241.
Balanced response contributing to the six pillars
(31) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (a), of and Annex V, criterion 2.1, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter
represents to a large extent (Rating A) a comprehensive and adequately balanced
response to the economic and social situation, thereby contributing appropriately to all
of the six pillars referred to in Article 3 of that Regulation, taking into account the
specific challenges faced by and the financial allocation for the Member State
concerned.
(32) The initial RRP provided a comprehensive and balanced response to the economic and
social situation, thereby contributing to all of the six pillars referred to in Article 3 of
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, taking the specific challenges and the financial allocation
of Czechia into account. The initial RRP included a set of reforms and investments
focusing on key areas such as digitalization, green transition, education and training,
access to financing, culture, research and innovation, and healthcare.
(33) The update of the plan, including both modifications of existing components and
newly added measures, comes to further strengthen the coverage of several pillars. In
order to assure a heightened response to the economic and social situation, the updated
plan makes use of both the additional grant allocation available and loans. The updated
plan further addresses the green transition thanks to the addition of the REPowerEU
chapter, including measures for improving the electricity distribution networks, energy
renovation support or electrification of railways. The digital transformation is
addressed with the update of components covering the digitalisation of public
administration systems (Component 1.1 and 1.2), the development of high-capacity
digital networks (Component 1.3) and the digital transformation of public
administration (Component 1.7). The social and territorial cohesion is further covered
by the new component addressing affordable housing (Component 2.10) . The pillar of
smart, sustainable & inclusive growth is addressed in the update of the component
providing support for research and development (Component 5.2) in companies.
Policies for the next generation are addressed in a new measure supporting children at
risk as well as a new component on affordable housing (Component 2.10). Finally,
health and economic, social and institutional resilience are addressed in the new
components targeting affordable housing (Component 2.10) and systemic support for
public investment (Component 4.1).
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Addressing all or a significant subset of challenges identified in country-specific
recommendations
(34) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (b), of and Annex V, criterion 2.2, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter is
expected to contribute to effectively addressing all or a significant subset of challenges
(Rating A) identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations addressed to
Czechia, including fiscal aspects thereof, or challenges identified in other relevant
documents officially adopted by the Commission in the context of the European
Semester.
(35) In particular, the modified RRP takes into account country-specific recommendations
formally adopted by the Council prior to the assessment of the modified plan by the
Commission. As the maximum financial contribution for Czechia has been adjusted
upwards and as the size of the plan increased following an additional loan request
intended to be used not exclusively for REPowerEU objectives, all 2022 and 2023
structural recommendations are considered in the overall assessment.
(36) The modified RRP includes an extensive set of mutually reinforcing reforms and
investments that contribute to effectively addressing all or a significant subset of the
economic and social challenges outlined in the country-specific recommendations
addressed to Czechia by the Council in the context of the European Semester in 2022
and 2023. Notably the REPowerEU chapter with EUR 735.5 million of estimated costs
is expected to contribute to preserving public investment for the green transition and
for energy security (CSR 1.2, 2022 and CSR 1.3 2023). New measures proposed under
Component 2.10 contribute in addition to improving the provision of social and
affordable housing (CSR 3 2022 and CSR 3 2023) by introducing a reform through the
Housing Act and an investment implemented via a financial instrument that is
expected to boost the supply of rental housing units at affordable prices. Investments
in grid modernisation and digitalisation (Component 7.1), legislative reforms (LEX
RES 2 and LEX RES 3) under Component 7.2 establishing frameworks for energy
communities, electricity sharing, data exchange, energy storage, aggregation and
flexibility, the designation of acceleration areas for renewable energy generation and
the reform on the simplification of the single environmental opinion, as well as
investments for the construction of new photovoltaic installations under the existing
Component 2.5 are expected to reduce overall reliance on, and consumption of fossil
fuels by accelerating the deployment of renewables, including through further
streamlining permit procedures and making grid access easier (CSR 4.2 2022, CSR 4.2
2023 and CSR 4.3 2023). Furthermore, the comprehensive reform of the advisory
system for energy efficiency renovations is expected to contribute to increasing the
energy efficiency of the building stock by increasing the quality and number of deep
renovations projects and the installation of renewable heat sources (CSR 4.4 2023).
Finally, 5 reforms and 1 investment in Component 7.5 are expected to contribute to
incentivising the uptake of zero-emission road transport and sustainable transport
infrastructure (CSR 4.5 2023).
(37) Many of the new measures are expected to further address those country specific
recommendations that are already targeted by the initial RRP. Additional measures
that focus on strengthening the R&D ecosystem and supporting research and
development in companies and introduction of innovations into business practice are
expected to address the CSR 3.8 2020 to ensure access to finance for innovative firms
and improve public-private cooperation in research and development and CSR 3.6
2019 to remove the barriers hampering the development of a fully functioning
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innovation ecosystem. Moreover, a new Component 4.1 is expected to support the
administrative capacity for the implementation of the RRP and address the CSR 3.3
2020 to front-load mature public investment projects and CSR 3.4 2019 to reduce the
administrative burden on investment, as well as CSR 3.5 2019 to support more
quality-based competition in public procurement. Finally, several new digital
measures aim at extending online services for the implementation of social policies.
They include digital services for end users in the social area, development information
systems in social area, and an IPCEI Microelectronics and Communication
Technologies. They are expected to address the CSR 3.2 2020 to improve e-
government.
(38) Although Czechia has revised some of the measures in the original plan by reducing
their ambition due to objective circumstances (digital economy and digital
transformation of enterprises), this is counterbalanced by scaling up other measures
supporting especially public administration information systems or digitalisation of
enterprises. Therefore, taking into consideration the reforms and investments
envisaged by Czechia, its modified recovery and resilience plan is expected to
contribute to effectively addressing all or a significant subset of challenges identified
in the country-specific recommendations.
Contribution to growth potential, job creation and economic, social and institutional
resilience
(39) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (c), of and Annex V, criterion 2.3, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter is
expected to have a high impact (Rating A) on strengthening the growth potential, job
creation, and economic, social and institutional resilience of Czechia, contributing to
the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, including through the
promotion of policies for children and youth, and on mitigating the economic and
social impact of the COVID-19 crisis, thereby enhancing the economic, social and
territorial cohesion and convergence within the Union.
(40) The initial assessment of the RRP, in accordance with Article 19(3), point (c), of and
Annex V, criterion 2.3, to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 found that the RRP is expected
to have a high impact on strengthening the growth potential, job creation, and
economic social and institutional resilience of Czechia, on contributing to the
implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, including through the
promotion of policies for children and youth, and on mitigating the economic and
social impact of the COVID-19 crisis, thereby enhancing the economic, social and
territorial cohesion and convergence withing the Union. (Rating A).
(41) The updated recovery and resilience plan is expected to keep contributing to economic
growth and job creation in Czechia and further boosting the capacity of the Czech
economy to respond to the new economic challenges. The update plan comes to
address several vulnerabilities of the economy among which the over-reliance on fossil
fuels, the limited affordability of housing, the stretched public administration capacity,
skills mismatches or the low levels of R&D funding in the economy.
(42) The updated plan provides further financial and non-financial support to SMEs, large
enterprises and projects, enabling them to participate in green and digital transition,
investments into transport and increases the support granted for improving the
research and innovation ecosystem. It also provides further support for green
transition, increases the support for renewables and the capacity of the power grid to
connect the new renewable sources, thus helping in lowering the reliance on fossil
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fuels. A new component on affordable housing also aims to increase access to housing
for the most vulnerable. The skill mismatches and shortages of the labour market are
further addressed by measures targeting revision of curricula and upskilling and
reskilling actions, whereas the low labour market participation of women with small
children is continuously addressed by increasing the capacity of childcare facilities.
Further support for the use of eGovernment services and addressing the challenges
faced by the public administration in better responding to the new economic
challenges and opportunities is also provided through expansion of existing measures
targeting digital government services or a new component to support public
investment.
(43) The RRP contributes to addressing several social challenges relevant for Czechia and
supports the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The measures are
expected to support social cohesion and address multiple challenges in that field. The
support of affordable housing is expected to mitigate a wide variety of related societal
issues, including the situation of children at risk. The provision of very-high-capacity
networks to rural areas is expected to mitigate the urban/rural divide in access to
connectivity. Reinforced support of schools with a higher share of pupils from a
disadvantaged socio-economic background and IT equipment for disadvantaged pupils
and students is expected to help address inequalities in education. Increasing pre-
school education and training capacities is expected to reinforce equal opportunities
and foster women’s labour market participation. Other important measures addressing
the needs of children include curricular reforms to strengthen digital competences of
pupils and the use of digital resources.
(44) The investment in public transport networks and digital connectivity infrastructure is
particularly relevant for structurally disadvantaged regions and low-wage earners in
urban areas. Measures are also expected to support the decarbonisation of district
heating and energy savings of households. In addition, the investment in replacing
polluting coal-fired heating systems by heat pumps and biomass boilers in residential
buildings of low-income families is expected to decrease energy poverty and reduce
the costs of green investment. The social needs of the vulnerable are also to be
supported by easier access to health screening programmes and by increased capacity
in social care and investment in social care infrastructure, in particular for children at
risk.
Do no significant harm
(45) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (d), of and Annex V, criterion 2.4, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter is
expected to ensure that no measure (Rating A) for the implementation of reforms and
investments projects included in this RRP does significant harm to environmental
objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the
European Parliament and of the Council5
(the principle of ‘do no significant harm’).
(46) Changes introduced in the new or updated measures through revision of the plan do
not affect the positive assessment carried out for the initial version of the RPP.
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Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the
establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment and amending Regulation (EU)
2019/2088 (OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13).
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(47) For each reform and investment included in the new REPowerEU chapter, Czechia
provided a systematic assessment of each measure against the principle of ‘do no
significant harm’ in line with the Do No Significant Harm Technical Guidance
(2021/C58/01). The assessment concludes that for all modified measures, there is
either no risk of significant harm or, where a risk is identified, a detailed assessment is
conducted demonstrating the absence of significant harm.
Contribution to the REPowerEU objectives
(48) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (da), of and Annex V, criterion 2.12, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the REPowerEU chapter is expected to effectively
contribute to a large extent (Rating A) to energy security, the diversification of the
Union’s energy supply, an increase in the uptake of renewables and in energy
efficiency, an increase of energy storage capacities or the necessary reduction of
dependence on fossil fuels before 2030.
(49) The implementation of the measures included in the REPowerEU chapter is expected
to contribute notably to supporting the objectives in Article 21c (3), points (b), (c), (d),
(e) and (f) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241.
(50) The reform on renewable generation permitting (component 7.1) aims to accelerate the
permit-granting procedures for wind and solar projects and remove administrative
barriers by introducing digital procedures and a single digital one stop shop. The
creation of acceleration areas for wind and solar energy (component 7.7) combined
with the reform of the single environmental opinion (component 7.7) is expected to
significantly facilitate the deployment of wind and solar generation installations across
Czech Republic while providing needed visibility for project developers,
municipalities, citizens engaged in renewable generation projects, thereby creating
conditions for increasing the share of renewables in Czechia’s energy mix, in line with
Article 21c(3), point (b).
(51) The new regulatory framework for energy storage and flexibility assets (component
7.2) aims to support the uptake of electricity storage capacities and the development of
flexibility assets that will contribute to the stability of the network, thereby supporting
immediate security of supply in line with Article 21c(3)e. The investment into the
modernisation and digitalisation of the electricity distribution networks (component
7.1) aims to increase the capacity of distribution networks to enable the secure
operation of the electricity system, while meeting the high demand for connecting
renewable energy sources. This investment contributes to the REPowerEU objective
of addressing internal electricity transmission distribution bottlenecks and accelerating
the integration of renewable energy, in accordance with Article 21c (3), point (e) of
Regulation (EU) 2021/241. It is combined with reforms (component 7.1) to lift
barriers towards in grid connection process and to increase the transparency of the
available grid capacity. This reform is expected to accelerate connection and more
transparent connection schedule to the benefit to customers, renewable energy
producers and individual consumers owning roof top solar installations, thereby
incentivising the use of small-scale installations.
(52) The investment in rail electrification is expected to provide electrified line for track
Brno-Zastavka u Brna (component 7.6), thereby supporting zero-emission transport
and its infrastructure in line with Article 21 (3), point (e) of Regulation (EU)
2021/241.
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(53) The reforms in road transport decarbonisation (component 7.5) contribute to
increasing the uptake of zero-emission road vehicles in Czechia. The reforms address
the REPowerEU objective of supporting zero emission transport and its infrastructure,
in line with Article 21c (3), point (e) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241. The reforms are
expected to align Czechia with the Union’s Green Deal legislation, set out targets and
trajectories for the deployment of zero-emission vehicles and relevant charging
infrastructure and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, provide enabling conditions for
the growth of zero-emission mobility and renewable hydrogen economy such as tax
measures and support schemes, and increase in the costs and structure of highway
vignettes so as to provide greater cost benefit for operating zero-emission light-duty
vehicles. The reforms are combined with a scale-up of existing measure under
component 2.4, which aims to bring an increase of the number of zero-emission
vehicles deployed by businesses in Czechia.
(54) The REPowerEU chapter addresses energy poverty in line with the objective set out in
Article 21c(3) point (c) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241. The extensive reform of the
advisory services for the renovation wave (component 7.3) aims to increase the
number and quality of residential renovation projects, especially for vulnerable
households. The improved advisory services aim to help households prepare their
renovation projects and apply for available funding to implement the projects. The
planned awareness-raising campaign aims to improve awareness of energy poverty
and behavioural changes which can help increase energy efficiency.
(55) The REPowerEU chapter contains measures which aim to increase energy efficiency
in line with Article 21c(3) point (b) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241. The comprehensive
reform of advisory services (component 7.3) is expected to contribute to improve the
quality of renovations and target the most suitable investments in energy efficiency
renovations of residential and public buildings. Other measures will provide
investments for training professionals for the Renovation Wave, and set up one-stop-
shops for energy communities. It aims to contribute to reducing the energy demand in
the buildings sector.
(56) The reform on universities curriculum together with two investments (component 7.4),
addresses the REPowerEU objective on the acceleration of workforce requalification
towards green skills, in accordance with Article 21c, paragraph (3), point (f) of
Regulation (EU) 2021/241. The reform aims to update the current education and
training programmes to reflect the needs for green skills in the labour market.
Investments aim to enable at least 20 public universities to adopt new Sustainable and
Green Transition Strategies containing vision, priority areas, principles and expand
their learning offer on green skill education by concluding strategic partnerships with
third parties.
(57) The REPowerEU chapter is coherent with Czechia’s commitment to increase the
deployment of renewable energy and to reduce reliance on fossil fuel. The measures
reinforce those included in the original RRP on energy efficiency, deployment of
renewable energy generation and decarbonisation of transport.
Measures having a cross-border or multi-country dimension or effect
(58) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (db), of and Annex V, criterion 2.13, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the measures included in the REPowerEU chapter are
expected to a large extent (Rating A) to have a cross-border or multi-country
dimension or effect.
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(59) The reforms and investments in modernisation (7.1) and digitalisation of the electricity
grid (7.2) and simplifying the decision-making process on renewables by designating
renewable acceleration areas (7.7) and implementing a single environmental opinion
for renewable projects aim to contribute to the production and integration of renewable
energy into the network and therefore secure the energy supply in the Union as a
whole.
(60) The reforms a in energy efficiency renovations advice s aim to indirectly contribute to
reducing energy demand and to reducing the dependency on fossil fuels.
(61) The total costs of the measures with a cross-border dimension account for 82.4% of
the estimated costs of the REPowerEU chapter.
(62) The high share of estimated costs with a cross-border dimension together with the fact
that the measures in the REPowerEU chapter contribute to both securing the energy
supply and reducing energy demand and dependence on fossil fuels justify the choice
of A rating.
Contribution to the green transition including biodiversity
(63) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (e), of and Annex V, criterion 2.5, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter,
contains measures that contribute to a large extent (Rating A) to the green transition,
including biodiversity, or to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom. The
measures supporting climate objectives account for an amount which represents 42.9%
of the RRP’s total allocation and 99 % of the total estimated costs of measures in the
REPowerEU chapter calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex
VI to that Regulation. In accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the
modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter is consistent with the information
included in the National Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030.
(64) The revised measures maintain the overall ambition of the plan regarding the green
transition, and the REPowerEU chapter brings significant effort to further supporting
the green transition in Czechia as the new reforms and investments aim to hasten the
modernisation of the electric grid, the decarbonisation of road transport, and the take-
up of renewable energy sources. The chapter also includes measures aiming to
improve the energy efficiency of the building stock (component 7.3) and develop new
green skills opportunities at universities (component 7.4).
(65) The modified Czech RRP, including the REPowerEU chapter, continues to
significantly contribute to the green transition, including biodiversity, as well as to the
achievement of the Union 2030 climate targets while complying with the objective of
EU climate neutrality by 2050. In the REPowerEU chapter, Czechia puts an emphasis
on supporting the development of renewable energy sources by designating RES
acceleration areas (component 7.7), simplifying RES procedures (component 7.1),
while also preparing the electric grid to increase its connectivity capacity. These
measures jointly contribute to incentivise the take-up of renewables and strengthen
energy security. The REPowerEU chapter also contributes to improving the energy
efficiency of the building stock and decarbonisation road transport by lowering energy
demand and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Contribution to the digital transition
(66) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (f), of and Annex V, criterion 2.6, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP contains measures that contribute to a
large extent to the digital transition or to addressing the challenges resulting from it.
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The measures supporting digital objectives account for an amount which represents
22.8% of the modified RRP’s total allocation calculated in accordance with the
methodology set out in Annex VII to that Regulation.
(67) The modification of the plan maintains its ambition towards the digital transition. The
modified RRP continues to significantly contribute to the digital transition of
businesses, infrastructure, and public administration, and to fostering digital skills of
the workforce, the pupils and the general population, with an expected lasting impact.
The new reforms and investments will accelerate the digitalisation of public
administration and provide financing for start-up technology companies and projects
promoting research and innovation in microelectronics. In total, the modified plan
includes 52 investments and reforms included in the calculation of the digital target,
totalling EUR 1 936 122 562 of digital contribution.
Lasting impact
(68) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (g), of and Annex V, criterion 2.7, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter is
expected to have a lasting impact on Czechia to a large extent (Rating A).
(69) The initial assessment of the RRP, in accordance with Article 19(3), point (g), of and
Annex V, criterion 2.7, to Regulation (EU) 2021/241 found that the RRP was expected
to have a lasting impact on Czechia to a large extent (Rating A).
(70) The modified RRP does not reduce the ambition of the initial plan as a whole. It takes
into account the prolonged impact of the COVID-19 crisis, inflation and supply chain
disruptions, as well as some unexpected legal and technical difficulties or the
availability of better alternatives for the implementation of some measures by
modifying measures in accordance with Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241.
The modified plan also includes new and scaled-up measures as a result of the increase
of the financial contribution and the limited take up of loans and includes a new
REPowerEU chapter. These additional measures, together with the existing measures,
are expected to have lasting positive effects on the Czech economy and further boost
its green and digital transitions. In particular, the REPowerEU reforms are expected to
modernise and digitise the electricity grid, simplify permitting procedures and
decision-making for renewable energy sources, decarbonise road transport, improve
the energy efficiency of the building stock, and promote green skills in universities.
Other new reforms in the modified plan aim to strengthen administrative capacity,
improve the R&D ecosystem and support children’s development.
(71) These reforms are accompanied by investments that would ensure their lasting impact.
The modified RRP introduces investments in cybersecurity and modernisation of
public administration, supporting development of microelectronics under the IPCEI
initiative, R&D projects in the environmental field and in the field of transport, as well
as by stimulating private investments with a venture capital fund for strategic
technologies. The REPowerEU chapter contains investments which aim to hasten the
development and take-up of renewable energy.
Monitoring and implementation
(72) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (h), of and Annex V, criterion 2.8, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the arrangements proposed in the modified RRP including
the REPowerEU chapter are adequate (Rating A) to ensure effective monitoring and
implementation of the RRP, including the envisaged timetable, milestones and targets,
and the related indicators.
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(73) The arrangements proposed by Czechia in the initial RRP were considered the
minimum (rating B) necessary to ensure effective monitoring and implementation of
the RRP and complemented by reinforcing measures to address remaining weaknesses
regarding the prevention, detection and correction of conflicts of interest through a set
of dedicated milestones to be fulfilled before the first payment request. All these
milestones were subsequently fulfilled and positively assessed by the Commission as
part of the first payment request. Therefore, following the implementation of those
arrangements, an A rating is warranted under this assessment criterion.
(74) The nature and extent of the proposed modifications to Czechia’s RRP have also an
impact on the previous assessment of the effective monitoring and implementation of
the RRP. The milestones and targets that accompany the modified measures, including
those in the REPowerEU chapter, are clear and realistic and the proposed indicators
for those milestones and targets are relevant, acceptable and robust. In addition, the
introduction of dedicated support measures to strengthen the administrative capacity
and, in particular, the staffing of the authorities responsible for implementing the RRF
under the new Component 4.1 ‘Systemic support for public investment’ is expected to
improve the effective monitoring and implementation of the RRP.
Costing
(75) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (i), of and Annex V, criterion 2.9, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the justification provided in the modified RRP including
the REPowerEU chapter on the amount of the estimated total costs of the RRP is to a
medium extent (Rating B) reasonable and plausible, is in line with the principle of cost
efficiency and is commensurate to the expected national economic and social impact.
(76) For the costing assessment of the original plan in 2021, Czechia provided estimates
relying on appropriate justification, evidence and methodology for the majority of the
costs of the measures included in the RRP. Costing information and supporting
documents were provided to a medium extent. There were no indications that the
overall reasonability, plausibility and additionality of the cost estimates would be
impaired. The estimated total cost of the RRP was in line with the principle of cost-
efficiency and was commensurate to the expected national economic and social
impact.
(77) Czechia has provided individual cost estimates for most of the modified and new
investments and reforms with an associated cost included in the updated RRP, relying
on a number of sources to justify them. For the updated measures, the update is either
based on adjustments of the unit costs due the effect of the high inflation in the sector,
or on the results of tenders conducted for current similar projects or even of the results
of the tenders for the exact same project where its implementation has already started.
For the newly introduced measures, the costs have been calculated using bottom-up
approaches, with reference to market prices or prices of similar units in past
investments for the key cost drivers, or from costs estimates derived from the costing
data of similar investments carried out. As a result, cost estimates for most of the
measures in the RRP are deemed reasonable. The amount of the estimated total costs
of the RRP is in line with the nature and type of the envisaged reforms and
investments. As a result, cost estimates for most of the measures in the RRP are
deemed plausible. Czechia has provided sufficient information and evidence that the
amount of the estimated total costs is not covered by existing or planned Union
financing. Finally, the estimated total cost of the RRP is in line with the principle of
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cost-efficiency and commensurate to the expected national economic and social
impact.
Protection of the financial interests of the Union
(78) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (j), of and Annex V, criterion 2.10, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the arrangements proposed in the modified RRP including
the REPowerEU chapter and the additional measures contained in this Decision are
adequate (rating A) to prevent, detect and correct corruption, fraud and conflicts of
interests when using the funds provided under that Regulation, and the arrangements
are expected to effectively avoid double funding under that Regulation and other
Union programmes. This is without prejudice to the application of other instruments
and tools to promote and enforce compliance with Union law, including for
preventing, detecting and correcting corruption, fraud and conflicts of interest, and for
protecting the Union budget in line with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the
European Parliament and of the Council6
.
(79) Although the description of the internal control system and other arrangements to
prevent, detect and correct conflict of interests was acceptable and the Commission
proposed its positive assessment to the Council when the original plan was submitted,
additional milestones were set requiring, inter alia, a dedicated audit on the
effectiveness of the internal control system to be undertaken by the national audit
body, a compliance review of the national procedures to ensure that the application of
beneficial ownership in the context of the Facility’s internal control system is fully
aligned with the definition of ‘beneficial owners’ as defined in Article 3, point 6 of
Directive 2015/849, as amended by Directive 2018/843 and the issuance of a guidance
by the coordinating body on the avoidance and management of conflict of interests
under Regulation (EU) 2018/1046 and applicable national law. All these milestones
were fulfilled and positively assessed by the Commission as part of the first payment
request. The nature and extent of the proposed modifications to Czechia’s recovery
and resilience plan do not impact this positive assessment, as the new investments and
reforms included in the plan are to be subject to the same audit and control procedures
as the ones currently in place for the other measures of the plan.
Coherence of the RRP
(80) In accordance with Article 19(3), point (k), of and Annex V, criterion 2.11, to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter
includes to a medium extent (Rating B) measures for the implementation of reforms
and public investment projects that represent coherent actions.
(81) The Czech RRP originally obtained rating B for its coherence. This was notably due to
the lower level of reform ambition of the original plan. The imbalance between
reforms and investments lowered the mutually reinforcing and complementary effect
of measures.
(82) For the updated plan, Czechia added reforms and investments which mutually
reinforce each other and support the implementation of new investments in targeted
areas such as renewable energy and grid modernisation. However, the
complementarity effect of measures remained limited in other parts of the plan such as
6
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December
2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget (OJ L 433 I, 22.12.2020, p. 1).
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the energy efficiency renovations and electrification of rail. The plan could have
benefited from further reforms and investments aiming to boost energy efficiency
renovations and electrification of railways. Such measures would have further
complemented the measures included in the updated plan, thereby achieving a greater
impact of RRF funding. Therefore, the plan warrants B rating for coherence. In
addition, Czechia signalled intention to finance additional measures in these domains
from other financing sources which are not included in the RRP.
Any other assessment criteria
(83) The Commission considers that the modifications put forward by Czechia do not affect
the positive assessment of the RRP set out in the Council Implementing Decision (ST
11047/21 INIT; ST 11047/21 ADD 1; ST 11047/21 COR 1) of 8 September 2021 on
the approval of the assessment of the RRP for Czechia regarding the relevance,
effectiveness, efficiency and coherence of the RRP against the assessment criteria laid
down in Article 19(3), points (a), (c), (g), (i), (j) and (k).
Consultation process
(84) During the preparation of the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter,
Czechia benefited from support through Regulation (EU) 2021/240 of the European
Parliament and the Council of 10 February 2021 establishing a Technical Support
Instrument (“Support to REPowerEU”). Stakeholders were involved in the preparation
of the report between July 2022 and February 2023, which provided input for the
design of the measures under the REPowerEU chapter. The Czech authorities
consulted stakeholders through several consultation platforms, including a formal one-
week consultation process in May 2023, where both government bodies and relevant
stakeholders (e.g. industry associations and NGOs such as the Confederation of
Industry, the Chamber of Commerce, the Union of Employers’ Associations, the
Confederation of Employers’ and Entrepreneurs’ Associations, the Czech Banking
Association and the Green Circle) commented the proposals. The Czech authorities
took comments regarding the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter into
account for instance by including support for affordable housing addressing energy
efficiency in residential buildings of socially vulnerable households and by extending
advisory services for the Renovation Wave.
(85) In the implementation of the modified plan including the REPowerEU chapter,
stakeholders are consulted in the framework of the Committee for the RRP
(established in May 2021) composed of key stakeholders. To ensure ownership by the
relevant actors, it is crucial to involve regional and local authorities and stakeholders
concerned, including social partners, throughout the implementation of the
investments and reforms included in the modified RRP including the REPowerEU
chapter.
Positive assessment
(86) Following the positive assessment of the Commission concerning the modified RRP
including the REPowerEU chapter, with the finding that the plan satisfactorily
complies with the criteria for assessment set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/241, in
accordance with Article 20(2) of and Annex V to that Regulation, the reforms and
investment projects necessary for the implementation of the modified RRP including
the REPowerEU chapter, the relevant milestones, targets and indicators, and the
amount made available from the Union for the implementation of the modified RRP
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including the REPowerEU chapter in the form of non-repayable financial and loan
support should be set out.
Financial contribution
(87) The estimated total costs of the modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter of
Czechia is EUR 9 231 951 405. As the amount of the estimated total costs of the
modified RRP is higher than the updated maximum financial contribution available for
Czechia, the financial contribution calculated in accordance with Article 11 allocated
for Czechia’s modified RRP including the REPowerEU chapter should be equal to the
total amount of the financial contribution available for Czechia’s modified RRP
including the REPowerEU chapter. This amount is equal to EUR 7 673 717 943.
(88) Pursuant to Article 21a(5) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, on 30 June 2023 Czechia
submitted a request for the allocation of the revenue referred to in Article 21a (1) of
that Regulation, shared between Member States on the basis of the indicators set out in
the methodology in Annex IVa to Regulation (EU) 2021/241. The estimated total costs
of the measures referred to in Article 21c(3), points (b) to (f) included in the
REPowerEU chapter is EUR 735 462 050. As this amount is higher than the allocation
share available for Czechia, the additional non-repayable financial support available
for Czechia should be equal to the allocation share. This amount is equal to EUR 680
543 170.
(89) Additionally, in accordance with Article 4a of Regulation (EU) 2021/17557
, on 18
February 2023 Czechia submitted a reasoned request to transfer all its remaining
provisional allocation from the resources of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve to the
Facility, amounting to EUR 54 918 029. That amount should be made available to
support the reforms and investments in the REPowerEU chapter as additional non-
repayable financial support.
(90) The total financial contribution available to Czechia should be EUR 8 409 179 142.
Loan
(91) Furthermore, in order to support additional reforms and investments, Czechia has
requested a total loan support of EUR 818 136 635, in particular, to support new
reforms and investments in the RRP. The maximum volume of the loan requested by
Czechia is less than 6.8% of its 2019 gross national income in current prices. The
amount of the estimated total costs of the RRP is higher than the combined financial
contribution available for Czechia, including the REPowerEU chapter and the updated
maximum financial contribution for non-repayable financial support, the revenue from
the emission trading system under Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament
and of the Council8
, and from of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve.
REPowerEU Pre-financing
(92) Czechia has requested the following funding for the implementation of its
REPowerEU chapter: transfer of EUR 54 918 029 from the provisional allocation from
the resources of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, and EUR 680 543 170 from the
7
Regulation (EU) 2021/1755 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 2021
establishing the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (OJ L 357 8.10.2021, p. 1).
8
Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a
scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council
Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32–46).
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revenue from the Emissions Trading System under Directive 2003/87/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council.
(93) For those amounts, pursuant to Article 21d of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, on 30 June
2023 Czechia has requested pre-financing of 20% of the funding requested. Subject to
available resources, that pre-financing should be made available to Czechia subject to
the entry into force of, and in accordance with, an agreement to be concluded between
the Commission and Czechia pursuant to Article 23(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241
(the 'financing agreement')
(94) Council Implementing Decision ST 11047/21 INIT; ST 11047/21 ADD 1; ST
11047/21 COR 1 of 8 September 2021 on the approval of the assessment of the RRP
for Czechia should therefore be amended accordingly. For the sake of clarity, the
Annex to that Implementing Decision should be replaced entirely,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Implementing Decision (EU) (ST 11047/21 INIT; ST 11047/21 ADD 1; ST 11047/21 COR 1)
of 8 September 2021 is amended as follows:
(1) Article 1 is replaced by the following:
“Article 1
Approval of the assessment of the RRP
The assessment of the modified RRP of Czechia on the basis of the criteria provided for in
Article 19(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 is approved. The reforms and investment projects
under the RRP, the arrangements and timetable for the monitoring and implementation of the
RRP, including the relevant milestones and targets and the additional milestones and targets
related to the payment of the loan, the relevant indicators relating to the fulfilment of the
envisaged milestones and targets, and the arrangements for providing full access by the
Commission to the underlying relevant data are set out in the Annex to this Decision.”;
(2) In Article 2, paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:
“1. The Union shall make available to Czechia a financial contribution in the form of non-
repayable support amounting to EUR 8 409 179 142.9
That contribution includes:
(a) an amount of EUR 3 537 379 398 that shall be available to be legally
committed by 31 December 2022;
(b) an amount of EUR 4 136 338 545 that shall be available to be legally
committed from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2023;
(c) an amount of EUR 680 543 17010
, in accordance with Article 21a(6) of
Regulation (EU) 2021/241, exclusively for measures referred to in Article 21c
of that Regulation, with the exception of measures referred to in Article 21c
(3), point (a);
9
This amount corresponds to the financial allocation after deduction of the Czechia’s proportional share
of the expenses of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, calculated in accordance with the
methodology of Article 11 of that Regulation.
10
This amount corresponds to the financial allocation after deduction of the Czechia’s proportional share
of the expenses of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, calculated in accordance with the
methodology of Annex IVa of that Regulation.
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(d) an amount of EUR 54 918 029, transferred from the Brexit Adjustment
Reserve to the Facility.
2. The Union financial contribution shall be made available by the Commission to Czechia in
instalments in accordance with the Annex to this Decision. An amount of EUR 914 640 681
shall be made available as pre-financing in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EU)
2021/241.
An amount of EUR 147 092 240 shall be made available as pre-financing in accordance with
Article 21d of Regulation (EU) 2021/241. That pre-financing may be disbursed by the
Commission in up to two payments.
The pre-financing and instalments may be disbursed by the Commission in one or several
tranches. The size of the tranches shall be subject to the availability of funding.”;
(3) the following Article 2a is inserted:
“Article 2a
Loan support
1. The Union shall make available to Czechia a loan amounting to a maximum of EUR
818 136 635.
2. The loan support referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made available by the
Commission to Czechia in instalments in accordance with the Annex to this
Decision.
3. The release of instalments in accordance with the Loan Agreement shall be
conditional on available funding and a decision by the Commission, taken in
accordance with Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, that Czechia has
satisfactorily fulfilled the additional milestones and targets covered by the loan and
identified in relation to the implementation of the modified RRP including the
REPowerEU chapter. In order to be eligible for payment, Czechia shall complete the
additional milestones and targets no later than 31 August 2026”;.
(4) The Annex is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision:
Article 2
Addressee
This Decision is addressed to the Czech Republic.
Done at Brussels,
For the Council
The President


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COMMISSION
Brussels, 26.9.2023
COM(2023) 567 final
ANNEX
ANNEX
to the
Proposal for a COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION
amending Implementing Decision (EU) ST 11047/21 INIT: ST 11047/21 ADD 1; ST
11047/21 COR 1) of 8 September 2021 on the approval of the assessment of the recovery
and resilience plan for Czechia
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ANNEX
A. COMPONENT 1.1: DIGITAL SERVICES TO CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES
This component of the Czech plan shall support addressing the challenge of the incipient provision
of digital public services, by increasing the number and user-friendliness of digital public services
provided to citizens and businesses, and ensuring consistent, high-quality data management in the
public administration. According to the results of the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI
2020), Czechia presents a below average level of provision of digital public services to citizens and
businesses.
The aim of this component is to create client orientated portals (Citizens, Justice, Entrepreneur,
Healthcare) and promote the facilitation of data sharing and management within the administration
to align with the once-only principle.
The implementation of the reforms under this component shall ensure the conditions for the sound
management of databases and for controlled access to data. They shall also facilitate the provision of
eHealth solutions, including the development of an eHealth portal, increased interconnectivity and
interoperability of healthcare providers and central records, telemedicine and secondary use of health
data.
The investments aim at implementing 22 projects improving eGovernment services provided to end-
users and five projects increasing access to open data in public administration. The component shall
also increase the digitalisation of the justice system by equipping courts with audio-visual recording
and data production facilities and by creating a Justice Portal providing easy access and digital
services to concerned parties.
The component supports addressing Country Specific Recommendation 3 2019, according to which
Czechia shall focus investment-related economic policy on digital infrastructure, Country Specific
Recommendation 1 2020, according to which Czechia shall strengthen the deployment of e-health
services, and Country Specific Recommendation 3 2020, according to which Czechia shall support
small and medium-sized enterprises by reducing the administrative burden and focus investment on
the digital transition.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
A.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Conditions for quality data pool management and ensuring controlled data access
The reform aims to establish a comprehensive legislative, standardisation and organisational
framework for high-quality governance and public administration data management. The reform shall
lead to the creation of a data-sharing (“managed access”) methodologies to allow other parts of the
public administration, as well as qualified third entities, access to non-public government data in line
with the FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability and Reusability).
The implementation of this measure shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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Reform 2: eHealth services
This reform shall increase the digitalisation of the health sector by implementing the following
activities:
• definition of interoperability standards in accordance with the European Interoperability
Framework for eHealth and definition of rules governing telemedicine;
• creation of a service catalogue, including the following new eHealth services: (i) Activity Journal;
(ii) Catalogue of digital services; (iii) Reference register of health professionals; (iv) Patient
reference register; (v) Identification/authentication services for patients and health care
professionals; (vi) Patient Information Services; (vii) Reference register of health service
providers;
• connection of healthcare providers to the interoperability system according to interoperability
rules for eHealth services;
• increase the number of telemedicine services available to patients.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 1: Digital services for end-users
The investment implements interconnected projects in order to increase the number of eGovernment
services available through Citizens’ and Entrepreneurs’ portals and the number of forms pre-filled
based on the information stored in the information system in the public administration. The
investment aims to simplify access for citizens and business to digital public services via a single
platform of federated portals and to the connection of information systems. As a result, an increased
number of digital services shall become available to end-users via a single login platform and the
number of pre-filled forms and electronic submission to public administration shall increase.
This investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
Investment 2: Development of open data and a public data fund
The investment finances projects aimed at improving the quality of the National Open Data
Catalogue: the publication of code lists used in public administration in public databases, the
development of a national open data catalogue and the improvement of tools for increasing the
number of open data producers in the public administration publishing open data in the National Open
Data Catalogue.
This investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2024.
Investment 3: Digital services for justice
The investment has the objective to increase transparency of the national justice system by creating
an eJustice portal that meets cybersecurity requirements and provides online services and access to
information to end-users. This portal shall be interconnected with the Citizen’s Portal. Moreover,
transparency and efficiency shall be further increased by digitalising the records of court hearings
and by equipping court hearing rooms with audio-visual data recorders.
This investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2023.
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A.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num
.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone
/ Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
1
Reform 1:
Conditions
for quality
data pool
management
and ensuring
controlled
data access
Milestone
Finalisation of data
audit at the levels of
the central
government, and
adoption of the
conceptual
document “Strategy
of controlled access
to data to ensure
conditions for
quality management
of the public
administration data
collection” by the
Government,
forming a basis for
new data
management
legislation
Conclusion
of data
audit of
central
government
bodies (a
total of 32
institutions)
, and
adoption of
the strategy
conceptual
document
by the
government
Q4 2023
The data audit and the consequent strategy shall
serve as a basis for the preparation of legislative
changes to incorporate good data management in
public administration in line with the FAIR
principles and in line with the envisaged European
Data Governance Act.
2
Reform 1:
Conditions
for quality
data pool
management
and ensuring
controlled
data access
Target
Introduction of new
data management
methodologies in
public
administration
Number
of public
administra
tion
authorities
0 32 Q4 2025
Standards for good data management in line with
the FAIR principle to be developed for application
in public administration, which shall be adopted
and implemented by the authorities.
3
Reform 2:
eHealth
Milestone
Definition of
interoperability
standards in
accordance with the
European
Interoperability
Adoption of
standards
and rules by
the
Ministry of
Health
Q1 2022
The measure shall lay down the standards, rules
and requirements governing interoperability by
healthcare providers and shall serve as a basis for
adaptation of the health systems. Rules governing
telemedicine services shall be laid down to define
the conditions of providing such services.
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Seq.
Num
.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone
/ Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
Framework for
eHealth and
definition of rules
governing
telemedicine
4
Reform 2:
eHealth
Target
Number of new
telemedicine
services introduced
and made available
to patients
Number 0 5 Q4 2025
New telemedicine services developed and made
available to patients following the approval of
project delivery by the Ministry of Health.
5
Reform 2:
eHealth
Target
Completion of
projects leading to
the implementation
of new digital
health services
Number 1 8 Q4 2025
Completed projects shall include Smart quarantine
2.0; promotion of digital health services; eHealth
portal solutions and secondary use of health data.
These projects shall lead to the introduction of the
following services:
(1) Activity Journal,
(2) Catalogue of digital services
(3) Reference register of health professionals
(4) Patient reference register,
(5) Identification/authentication services for
patients and health care professionals,
(6) Patient Information Services,
(7) Reference register of health service providers.
6
Reform 2:
eHealth
Target
Connection of
healthcare providers
to the
interoperability
system according to
interoperability
rules for eHealth
services
0 15 Q4 2025
The measure should result in connecting healthcare
providers to an interoperable system according to
interoperability rules for eHealth services.
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Seq.
Num
.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone
/ Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
7
Investment
1: Digital
services for
end users
Milestone
Full operation of
the Single Digital
Gateway
Entry into
operation of
the Single
Digital
Gateway
providing
the services
to citizens
and
businesses
Q4 2023
A single platform for citizens and businesses
enabling at least: submission of an initial
application for admission to a public higher
education institution; application for designation of
applicable legislation in accordance with Title II of
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination
of social security systems; application for a pension
and pre-retirement benefits from compulsory
schemes; application for funding for higher
education, for example in the form of a scholarship
and loan from a public authority or institution.
8
Investment
1: Digital
services for
end users
Milestone
Completion of new
information systems
Successful
upgrade of
existing
systems and
developmen
t of new
systems
Q4 2023
Completion of new information systems for the
following projects: DIP – Information Obligations
Database, List of forensic experts and interpreters,
Client zone, Creation of registration authority at the
Ministry of Interior.
9
Investment
1: Digital
services for
end users
Milestone
Full operation of 4
information systems
Entry into
operation of
the four
developed
information
systems
providing
services to
end-users
Q4 2024
The following projects shall be completed: Digital
Registry development; Single Control Record
Portal (JePEK); SIS_2 Tools for the Central
Processing of Statistical Task; e-Tourism.
10
Investment
1: Digital
services for
end users
Target
Completion of the
listed projects
leading to an
increase of the
number of filled
forms sent by
natural and legal
persons to state
Number
13 942
722 27 885
444
Q1 2026
The measures shall lead to a 100% increase in the
number of electronic filled forms submitted
through portals and data mailboxes over one year
period against the reference basis of 2019.This
shall be achieved by the completion of the
following underlying projects: implementation of
legislative changes in Real Estate Cadastre
Information System (ISKN); new digital services
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Num
.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone
/ Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
authorities in a
digital way (through
portals or digital
mailboxes)
for small organisations; Digital service under the
Integrated Information System of the Czech Social
Security Administration (IIS ČSSZ); Investment
screening system; National Electronic Tool; Journal
of Public Contracts; List of Qualified Suppliers;
Entrepreneur’s portal; Public Administration Portal
2.0 (Citizen’s Portal); SIS1_Single Point of
Collection – Uniform Interface for data provision;
Technical and patent information system services;
electronic submission to the department of the
environment; development of submissions to Czech
Social Security Administration and the link to
digital services to the public administration; further
development of the Czech Social Security
Administration – Information and communication
interface – Unified portal solution for work and
social affairs and its connection of the digital
service to public administration; development of
the new web presentations for the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs.
11
Investment
2:
Development
of open data
and public
data
Milestone
Extension of
National Open Data
Catalogue with
advanced
functionalities
Fully
functional
National
Open Data
Catalogue
with
advanced
functionaliti
es and
services,
Q4 2024
The National catalogue of open data shall register
and publish open and public data and information
from the whole public administration in one place.
It shall have advanced functionalities for searching,
increase in catalogued data and services including
the publication of code lists in a public data fund.
12
Investment
2:
Development
of open data
and public
data
Target
Increase in the
number of open
data producers in
the public
administration
publishing open
Number
of new
public
entities
23 100 Q4 2022
The target shall lead to an increase of 77 new
entities publishing open data in the public
administration.
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Seq.
Num
.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone
/ Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
data in the National
Open Data
Catalogue
245
Investment
2:
Development
of open data
and public
data
Target
Increase in the
number of new or
improved open data
sets published in the
National Open Data
Catalogue
Number
of data
sets
0 125 Q4 2024
125 new or improved open data sets (code lists,
data binding, statistical data) published in the
National Open Data Catalogue.
13
Investment
3: Digital
service for
justice
Milestone
Deployment of a
new technology
platform of the
Justice Portal,
which shall make
digital services
available to citizens
and shall be
connected to the
central Citizen’s
Portal
The update
and full
operation of
the Justice
Portal with
extended
functionaliti
es
Q4 2023
The measure shall create a new Justice portal
connected to the Citizen’s portal. Functionalities
and design shall be defined following needs
assessment and user surveys. The redesign of
justice.cz portal shall be implemented in 8
packages of thematically similar sites. Each
package is expected to be composed of a user-
oriented survey phase and design phase of the
content.
14
Investment
3: Digital
service for
justice
Target
Equipment of
courtrooms with
audio-visual data
recorders
Number
of
courtroom
s
370 1100 Q4 2023
The measure shall procure audio-visual equipment
for courtrooms in order to enable digital recording
of hearings and procedures for greater
transparency.
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A.3. Description of the reforms and investments for the loan
Investment 4: Digital services for end-users in social area
The investment shall consist in the upgrade of the self-service portal for the Labour Office by
establishing the Client Zone II, implementing new functionalities for the end users. In particular, it
shall enable support online application for housing benefits, full electronic exchange of data with end
users as well as selected processes in the employment agenda.
This investment shall be implemented by 30 June 2026.
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A.4. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for the loan
Seq.
Num
.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
246
Investment
4: Digital
services for
end-users in
social area
Milestone
Upgraded self-
service portal for
the Labour Office –
Client zone II
Entry into
operation of
the
upgraded
self-service
portal for
the Labour
Office
Q2 2026
The upgraded self-service portal for the Labour
Office shall be operational and support the
following functionalities:
- Online application for housing benefits,
- Full electronic exchange of data with end users,
- Selected processes in the employment agenda.
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B. COMPONENT 1.2: DIGITAL PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SYSTEMS
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan aims to address the challenge of stepping
up the digital transformation in the Czech public administration and fostering collaboration and
exchange between public institutions.
It aims at ensuring the development of interconnected data pool of the public administration’s IT
systems, supporting and enabling component 1.1, which supports the expansion of eGovernment
services provided to end-users. The component shall develop core registers, including health registers,
and connect public administration databases and relevant IT systems in order to reduce the complexity
of procedures for companies and citizens and ensure secure data-sharing within the public
administration.
The implementation of the reforms under this component aims to ensure a standardised and coherent
approach to the development of agenda information systems within the public administration. They
shall provide expertise and consulting services via Competence Centres. They shall also develop and
consolidate the fragmented health registries to prepare them for the provision of shared services and
information exchange.
Investments shall focus on developing and connecting core registries, on fostering the interconnection
and update of age-related agenda information systems, on investing in equipment and infrastructure
for eJustice services, and on improving the cybersecurity of the public administration.
The component supports addressing Country Specific Recommendation 2019 3, according to which
Czechia shall focus investment-related economic policy on digital infrastructure, Country Specific
Recommendation 2020 1, according to which Czechia shall strengthen the deployment of e-health
services, and Country Specific Recommendation 2020 3, according to which Czechia shall support
small and medium-sized enterprises by reducing the administrative burden and focus investment on
the digital transition.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
B.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Investment 1: Developing and improving individual information systems
The investment supports projects aiming at updating, improving and connecting back-end age-related
information systems, to enable the provision of new and enhanced services to citizens and businesses
in the areas of employment policy, social security, medical assessment, statistics, passport and visa
and services as foreseen under component 1.1. These projects shall lead to the development or
improvement of at least ten information systems in total.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 March 2026.
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Investment 2: Developing core registries and facilities for eGovernment
The investment aims to create and upgrade core registers in Czechia, notably the Register of
Individuals, Population Register, Register of Rights and Obligations, Register of Territorial
Identifications, Addresses and Real Estate, ORG Information System, and shall include the
development of a Shared Service Information System that connects data from different information
systems into an interconnected data pool. This shall be achieved through twenty interconnected
projects. Beyond the registries, supported projects shall include a new data centre and the
development of an eGovernment cloud for computing services and development of technological
infrastructure of public administration.
This investment shall be implemented by 30 June 2026.
Investment 3: Cybersecurity
The investment aims at increasing the cybersecurity of the public administration and healthcare ICT
infrastructure and information systems, under the Cybersecurity Act, in line with the National
Cybersecurity Strategy. The measure shall include projects leading to i) the modernisation and
expansion of police forces’ capacity in Czechia to detect, identify and respond to security and ICT
incidents and to ii) the increased cybersecurity of at least 87 information systems.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
Reform 1: Centres of competence for supporting eGovernment, Cybersecurity and eHealth
The reform shall establish eGovernment competence centres, which shall provide guidance, expertise,
consulting services and common standards across the public administration, in order to ensure the
coherent implementation of the measures for digitalisation and modernisation of information systems
envisaged under both components 1.1 and 1.2. This shall be implemented through three competence
centres (Cybersecurity-; eHealth-; eGovernment Competence Centres) anchored in the public
administration, delivering support to public authorities in areas of analysis, system architecture, user
experience and user interface design, cyber security or portal solutions, and project management.
This reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
Reform 2: Developing systems supporting the digitalisation of health
The reform shall accelerate and facilitate the creation of a coherent e-health infrastructure, including
the stabilisation and standardisation of the healthcare data pool. The measure is divided into several
interlinked projects implementing reference registers of Health Service Providers, Health
Professionals and Patients, interconnected with eGovernment reference registers; health registers of
the hygienic service and health registers of oncological, cardiovascular and other diseases; project to
build information system for management support of Hygienic service in Czechia; extension of the
existing functionality of ePrescription by including prescriptions for narcotic drugs and psychotropic
substances and the introduction of the electronic voucher service, building infrastructure supporting
the system of care for patients with rare diseases. The measure also includes the provision of training
programmes to expand the use of eHealth and digital services in the health sector, aimed primarily at
healthcare staff.
The reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
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Investment 4: Creating the conditions for digital justice
The investment aims to modernise the working environment of the judicial system and enable the
continuation of work in times of limited physical contacts, thereby increasing the resilience of the
national justice system. The investment consists of three interconnected projects, which shall include
i) the analysis of the use of data and mapping the needs of digitalisation in the justice sector, along
with the deployment of a data warehouse and increased storage capacity, ii) the capacity increase of
infrastructure enabling remote access and iii) increasing the number of equipped videoconferencing
rooms for the judiciary.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2024.
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B.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num.
Related
Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
15
Investment 1:
Development of
information
systems
Milestone
Implementation
and operation of
the CzechPOINT
2.0 and the CAAIS
systems
The CzechPOINT 2.0
system (in relation to
citizens and officials)
and the Central
Authentication space
of the public
administration, the so
called CAAIS (for
officials) are
operational
Q4 2022
The milestone shall implement the
CzechPOINT 2.0 system providing the public
with the range of assisted services, extracts
from public administration information
systems and the possibility to submit filled
forms to or communicate with the state
administration. The milestone shall also
include the Information system for Central
Authentication (called CAAIS). The
milestone is considered fulfilled when both
parts are implemented and available to end
users.
16
Investment 1:
Development of
information
systems
Milestone
Successful upgrade
and operation of
ePassport (ePasy
system) and EVC2
visa system
Modification of
ePasy system
according to the
amended Travel
Documents Act and
upgrade of the EVC2
visa system
Q4 2022
The agenda information system ePasy shall be
modified according to the amendment of the
Travel Documents Act No. 329/1999 Coll.
and be available to the end users. The EVC2
visa system shall be upgraded with short- and
long-term visa functionalities, in accordance
with the entry/exit system (EES), and shall be
available for testing according to the euINIS
program.
17
Investment 1:
Development of
information
systems
Milestone
Successful
operation of the
Integrated
Foreigners system
reducing the
administrative
burden of
foreigners and
public servants
New integrated
system for foreigners
is operational and
providing services to
end users
Q1 2026
This milestone shall establish a new
integrated system for foreigners (ICAS),
which shall enable foreigners registered in
Czechia to manage their residency related
affairs via new digital services for public
administration clients in the given section.
18
Investment 1:
Development of
information
systems
Target
Contracting the
execution of the
listed information
system projects
forming the back-
end basis of the
Number 0 8 Q2 2024
The target is being achieved upon contracting
the following projects:
1. Centralisation of system for self-employed
persons
2. Electronic Exchange of Social Security
Information
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Seq.
Num.
Related
Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
information
systems’
development for
public
administration
3. Grant Information System
4. Medical Assessment Service
5. Optimising data repository for social
security administration
6. Branch system of e-filing services
7. Central Authentication Point for Czech
Statistical Office and the integration of
statistical registries into connected data pool
8. Museum Collections information system
19
Investment 1:
Development of
information
systems
Target
Successful
operation of new or
upgraded
information
systems of public
administration
(completion of the
projects contracted
under target 18)
Number 0 8 Q4 2025
New or upgraded information systems shall
be completed with reference to the following
projects:
1. Centralisation of system for self-employed
persons
2. Electronic Exchange of Social Security
Information
3. Grant Information System
4. Medical Assessment Service
5. Optimising data repository for social
security administration
6. Branch system of e-filing services
7. Central Authentication Point for Czech
Statistical Office and the integration of
statistical registries into connected data pool
8. Museum Collections information system
20
Investment 2:
Development of
core registers
and facilities for
eGovernment
Milestone
Completion of a
fully operational
software-defined
data centre
including data
containers
Successful testing
and adoption of the
delivery of a new
data centre by the
Ministry of Labour
and Social Affairs
Q4 2022
The milestone shall be considered achieved
once the new data centre is fully operational
and has been made available to end-users.
21
Investment 2:
Development of
core registers
and facilities for
eGovernment
Milestone
Completion of
listed projects
increasing the
transmission
capacity of the
Central Point of
Services and
modernising and
optimising
The milestone is
considered achieved
when the Central
Point of Services is
upgraded, its capacity
and security is
increased and the
projects to improve
core registries
Q1 2025
The measure shall constitute the development
of basic registers and the development of the
public administration’s technological
infrastructure, including an increase in its
transmission capacity and the implementation
of new customer services and high
transmission capacity-intensive services. The
milestone shall be considered as fulfilled upon
the completion of the following projects:
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Seq.
Num.
Related
Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
communication and
information
infrastructure and
information
systems.
communication and
information systems
have been concluded
by the contracting/
implementing
entities.
1. Capacity and security development of
central point of Services
2. Modernisation and optimisation of the
Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
Communication and Information
Infrastructure
3. National Certification Authority to provide
certifications to public administration entities
4. Increasing the capacity of data centres and
data storage products
5. Hardware and software replacements for
central registries
6. Upgrade and improvement of core
registries including: Register of Individuals,
Population Register, Register of Rights and
Obligations, Register of Territorial
Identifications, Addresses and Real Estate,
ORG Information System
7. Related development and improvement of
Integrated system of core registers and Shared
Service Information System
8. Improvement of National Identity and
Authentication Point
9. Development of a consolidated interface for
core registries
22
Investment 2:
Development of
core registers
and facilities for
eGovernment
Milestone
Provision of cloud
computing services
to public
authorities
eGovernment cloud
becomes available to
end-users and
capable of providing
cloud computing
services to public
administration
Q2 2026
The project shall establish a communication
and ICT infrastructure and software
applications for an extended Zeleneč Data
Centre in Czechia and information systems of
Cloud computing and Portal of eGovernment
cloud to provide data services to the
eGovernment cloud for enabling cloud
computing services (IaaS, SaaS) to public
administration authorities. The milestone shall
be considered as achieved when cloud
computing services can be performed.
23
Investment 3:
Cyber security
Milestone
Modernisation of
the Security
Information and
Event Management
Entry into operation
of the fully functional
and upgraded
Security Information
Q4 2022
The investment shall increase the availability
of Security Information and Event
Management security monitoring
infrastructure capable of logging and
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Seq.
Num.
Related
Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
System of the
police of Czechia
and extension of its
use for
cybersecurity
protection of five
additional
information
systems
and Event
Management system
and of additional five
information systems
selected on the basis
of a risk and
feasibility study.
evaluating security incidents and extend the
capacities and abilities of the police and the
Ministry of Interior in Czechia to identify and
respond to security incidents and incidents in
ICT even remotely when access to office
infrastructure is limited.
24
Investment 3:
Cyber security
Target
Number of
information
systems whose
cyber security has
been strengthened
in line with Act No.
181/2014 Coll., on
cyber security
Number 0 87 Q4 2025
The measure shall increase the cybersecurity
of the selected information systems in
accordance with the requirements of Act No.
181/2014 Coll., on cyber security.
The milestone shall be considered as achieved
following the successful and documented
testing and verification of compliance with
cyber security requirements of the at least 87
information systems and the owner authorities
of the respective systems have approved the
delivery of the systems.
25
Reforms 1:
Centers of
competence for
supporting
eGovernment,
Cybersecurity
and eHealth
Milestone
Full operation of
three competence
centres providing
consulting services
to authorities
implementing the
changes in
information
systems and
eGovernment
ecosystem foreseen
under component
1.1 and 1.2
Competence centres
shall be considered
fully operational as
soon as public
authorities have
submitted and
competence centres
have approved
official requests for
consulting services
Q4 2022
Three competence centres in eGovernment,
cybersecurity and eHealth shall provide
consulting and advisory services to authorities
in implementing projects under component
1.1 and 1.2
26
Reform 1:
Centers of
competence for
supporting
eGovernment,
Cybersecurity
and eHealth
Target
Consultations and
assistance provided
on topics related to
the measures under
component 1.1 and
1.2 in the scope of
at least 5 man-days,
Number of
consultatio
ns
provided in
scope of at
least 5
man-days
0 50 Q4 2025
The measure shall provide expertise for the
implementation of investments and reforms
under component 1.1 and 1.2 to public
administration bodies. Only consultations
requiring a minimum five man-days shall be
counted towards the target.
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Seq.
Num.
Related
Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
provided to specific
public
administration
bodies
27
Reform 2:
Development of
systems
supporting
eHealth
Milestone
Extension of
Shared Drug
Recording
(ePrescription) to
narcotics and
psychotropic
substances and to
electronic vouchers
for medical devices
Functionalities of
ePrescription are
extended with
prescriptions for
narcotics and
psychotropic
substances and with
the prescription of
medical device
vouchers
Q4 2023
The existing functionalities of the
ePrescription shall be extended by this
measure enabling the prescription of narcotics
and psychotropic substances and vouchers for
the purchase of medical devices.
28
Reform 2:
Development of
systems
supporting
eHealth
Milestone
Completion of
projects
consolidating and
developing the
electronic
healthcare
infrastructure in
order to create
interlinked
databases and
improve digital
healthcare services
The consolidated
new services
achieved by the
projects are used by
end users and
registries are linked
Q4 2025
The projects included in this measure shall
consolidate the departmental system of health
registries including the Information systems
of regional Hygienic stations, the Hygienic
registers, the National health information
system, and the integrated educational
platform. The relevant healthcare registries
shall be linked to eGovernment services. The
achievement of the milestone shall be verified
by the successful testing performed and
documented by the developer and by the
contracting authority’s approval of project
delivery following a successful pilot phase.
Projects shall include:
1. Optimisation of the healthcare system for
rare disease patients
2. Development of hygiene registers by
improving existing registers of the sanitary
services and information systems related to
the management of pandemic situations
3. Development of an information system to
support sanitation services of Czechia
4. Development of the infrastructure of branch
eHealth reference registers of health service
providers, health professionals and patients
and support systems
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Seq.
Num.
Related
Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
5. Modernisation and capacity improvement
of the National Health Information System
6. Training programme for health
professionals for the use of eHealth systems
29
Investment 4:
Creating the
conditions for
digital justice
Milestone
Analysis of data
management and
use of data in the
justice sector and
the deployment of a
data warehouse
The analysis is
approved by the
Ministry of Justice
and the data
warehouse is
deployed
Q2 2022
The milestone shall include an analysis
mapping the data use and data management
needs of the Justice sector and the Ministry of
the Justice, which shall serve as a basis for the
preparation of future projects aiming at the
digitalisation of the sector and it shall also
include the deployment of a data warehouse
for the Ministry of Justice.
30
Investment 4:
Creating the
conditions for
digital justice
Target
Increase in the
number of
conferencing rooms
in the Justice
system newly
equipped and
connected to enable
video conferencing
Number of
conference
rooms
170 470 Q4 2022
The measure shall increase the number of
conference rooms equipped with
videoconferencing tools.
31
Investment 4:
Creating the
conditions for
digital justice
Target
Increase of the data
storage capacity
Petabyte 2 4 Q4 2024
The measure shall increase the data storage
capacity of the Ministry of Justice,
strengthening the infrastructure for digital
workplace and remote working.
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B.3. Description of the reforms and investments for the loan
Investment 5: Top-up of cyber security investment
The investment aims to further strengthen the cyber security investment under the non-repayable
financial support by increasing the number information systems whose cyber security has been
strengthened in line with Cyber Security Act No. 181/2014 Coll. to 244 public information systems.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
Investment 6: Development of information systems in social area
The investment aims to modernise the information systems of the public administration in the area of
social policy by upgrading at least six information systems, including the Electronic Exchange of
Social Security Information (EESSI), the modernisation of software infrastructure at Ministry of
Labour and Social Affairs, the digitalisation of retirement agenda (EDA) and the application support
for decision making.
The investment shall be implemented by 30 June 2026.
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B.4. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for the loan
Seq.
Num
.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone
/ Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of measure Baseline Goal Quarter Year
247
Investment 5:
Top-up of
cyber security
investment
Milestone
Publication of the
call related to the
strengthening of
information
systems in
accordance with
Act No 181/2014
Coll. on cyber
security
Publication
of a call for
projects
Q1 2024
Publication of a call for projects supporting the
strengthening of information systems according to
Act No. 181/2014 Coll. on cyber security.
248
Investment 5:
Top-up of
cyber security
investment
Target
Information
systems whose
cyber security has
been strengthened
in line with Act
No. 181/2014
Coll., on cyber
security
Number 87 331 Q4 2025
The target shall increase the cybersecurity of the
selected information systems in accordance with the
requirements of Act No. 181/2014 Coll. on cyber
security.
The target shall be considered as achieved following
the successful testing and verification of compliance
with cyber security requirements of the at least 244
information systems. The authorities in charge of the
information systems shall approve the delivery of the
respective systems.
249
Investment 6:
Development
of information
systems in the
social area
Target
Upgraded
information
systems of public
administration in
the area of social
policy
Number 0 6 Q2 2026
6 information systems shall be upgraded and
operational in the area of social policy.
These shall include at least:
1. Electronic Exchange of Social Security
Information (EESSI),
2. Modernisation of SW infrastructure at
Ministry of Labour and social affairs,
3. Digitalisation of retirement agenda (EDA),
4. Application support for decision making.
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C. COMPONENT 1.3: HIGH-CAPACITY DIGITAL NETWORKS
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan supports addressing the challenge of
deploying very high-capacity networks (VHCN) to maximise access to online services through
internet connectivity for citizens, enterprises, public administrations and institutions, especially in
rural areas. The component also aims at creating conditions supporting the development of 5G
networks and services.
The component contributes to addressing country specific recommendation, according to which
Czechia shall focus investment-related economic policy on digital infrastructure (Country Specific
Recommendation 3 2019), and the country specific recommendation, according to
which Czechia shall focus investment on the digital transition, in particular on high-capacity digital
infrastructure and technologies (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2020).
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01). For all infrastructure investments, at least 70 % of construction and
demolition waste shall be reused or recycled in accordance with the ‘Do no significant harm’
Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01)1.
C.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Improving the environment for the deployment of electronic communication
networks
This reform aims at improving the capacity to gather information on the active and passive
infrastructure of electronic communication. The reform is aligned with the objectives of the Union
sectoral legislation aiming at reducing the cost of network deployment, including Directive
2014/61/EU on measures to reduce the cost of deploying high-speed communication networks as well
as to the aims of Directive 2018/1972 (the European Electronic Communications Code).
The reform shall include, inter alia:
● The implementation of measures, including the entry into force of necessary legislative
amendments and the completion of technical specifications, aimed at establishing databases
of planned projects.
● The completion of digital technical maps (DTM) objects, allowing access to precise
information on the location and technical infrastructure owned by public and private entities.
1
In particular, the measure requires the economic operators carrying out the construction works to ensure that at least
70% (by weight) of the non-hazardous construction and demolition waste (excluding naturally occurring material referred
to in category 17 05 04 in the European List of Waste established by Decision 2000/532/EC of 3 May 2000 replacing
Decision 94/3/EC establishing a list of wastes pursuant to Article 1(a) of Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste and
Council Decision 94/904/EC establishing a list of hazardous waste pursuant to Article 1(4) of Council Directive
91/689/EEC on hazardous waste (notified under document number C(2000) 1147)) generated on the construction site
shall be prepared for re-use, recycling and other material recovery, including backfilling operations using waste to
substitute other materials, in accordance with the waste hierarchy and the EU Construction and Demolition Waste
Management Protocol.
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The measure aims at digitising at least 161 000 hectares of basic spatial situation and 55 000
km of transportation and technical infrastructure networks.
● The completion of network quality measurements for all 76 districts of Czechia and the capital
city, with the aim of providing better information on 5G and fixed network quality and
reducing network coverage verification times. The measurements shall be in accordance with
the quality-of-service parameters, definitions and measurement methods detailed in Annex X
of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 and follow the BEREC Guidelines detailing Quality of Service
Parameters.
The availability of information on existing physical infrastructure and publicly funded civil
engineering works shall make the sharing of physical infrastructure more efficient for the deployment
of high-speed electronic communications networks.
The measure shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Reform 2: Supporting the development of the 5G ecosystem
This measure aims at drawing up the strategic framework to promote infrastructure sharing for 5G
networks, especially in less commercially attractive areas, allowing for a reduction in energy
consumption, radio emissions, as well as the costs of network construction and operation.
The measure shall support the completion of 25 studies, aimed at:
● Reviewing the national radio spectrum plan and evaluating the existing processes of the
spectrum rights allocation and award strategy plans, with the objective of exploiting
harmonised frequency bands for commercial use as early as possible, following the criteria
established in the Common Union Toolbox for Connectivity2
.
● Analysing the feasibility of allowing operators to pay radio spectrum award fees in instalments
in order to facilitate investments in 5G infrastructure.
● Identifying and formulating challenges arising from cybersecurity, the construction of
electronic communications networks within municipalities and cities, and the development of
towns and cities.
Based on these studies, proposals shall be developed by the 5G Alliance on possibilities to further
develop the 5G ecosystem. These proposals shall form the basis for guidelines on sharing passive and
active electronic communication infrastructure to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks, in line
with the Common Union Toolbox for Connectivity and taking into account Directive 2014/61/EU on
measures to reduce the cost of deploying high-speed electronic communications networks, the
RSPG21-016 FINAL report on spectrum sharing and Act No 143/2001 on the protection of
competition. The measure also foresees the completion of a pilot project on 5G/26 GHz, aimed at
developing guidelines and algorithms on radio spectrum coordination procedures of 5G and spectrum
sharing with other services within the 26 GHz band.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
2
Adopted pursuant to Commission Recommendation 2020/1307 on a common Union toolbox for reducing the cost of
deploying very high-capacity networks and ensuring timely and investment-friendly access to 5G radio spectrum, to foster
connectivity in support of economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis in the Union.
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Investment 1: Building high-capacity connectivity
This measure aims at supporting the construction of very high-capacity connectivity networks
(VHCN) with a particular focus on rural areas, where market-based solutions are not profitable and
there exists little commercial incentive to deploy such networks. These areas of intervention shall be
determined in accordance with the State aid rules in force and shall be subject to public consultation.
At least one call for tenders for the construction of very high-capacity connectivity shall be launched
for this measure, whose outcome shall be published by 31 December 2024. Through the
implementation of the selected projects, the number of address points connected with the VHCN
network as defined in the BEREC Guidelines on Very High-Capacity Networks (connectivity of at
least 1 Gb/s) shall increase by at least 23 000 units.
The investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
Investment 2: Covering 5G corridors and promoting the development of 5G
This measure aims at enhancing the 5G coverage of transport corridors via investments in equipment,
as well as on research and development.
In pursuit of this objective, the following measures shall be completed:
● ensuring comprehensive coverage of the railway corridors with the 5G signal of the following
two railway corridors: (i) Prague - Česká Třebová - Ostrava and (ii) Česká Třebová – Brno
by increasing the density of Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) on these two corridors, through
the construction of new BTS in addition to those that mobile operators must build in
accordance with the terms of the 5G frequency auction,
● Ensuring coverage of 350 railway wagons with a high-quality mobile signal repeaters or
passive walls for 5G signal. Building and testing a Cooperative Intelligent Transport System
for rail corridors (C-ITS) in 5G networks. Quarterly reports on the tests and experience gained
shall be made available to other carriers operating in the above-mentioned rail corridors.
This investment shall be completed by 30 June 2026.
Investment 3: Supporting the development of 5G mobile infrastructure in rural investment-
intensive white areas
This measure aims at enhancing the coverage of the 5G network in ‘white areas’, i.e. areas that have
never been covered by any mobile signal higher than 3G and that can be assumed not to be covered
by 5G base networks in the future due to the low expected profitability of the investment. This
definition follows the State aid rules in force and the National plan for VHCN development. These
areas shall be established based on an assessment of white basic settlement units to be carried out by
the Czech Telecommunications Office and shall be subject to public consultation.
To achieve this objective, calls for tenders for the construction and operationalisation of base
transceiver stations (BTS) for 5G signals shall be launched. The intervention areas shall be proposed
by the Ministry of Industry and Trade by 30 September 2021, ensuring that the proposed intervention
areas shall not be covered by market-based telecoms operators within the following three years. The
outcome of the calls for tenders shall be published by 31 December 2024.
Through the implementation of the selected projects, the number of BTS shall be increased by 120.
The investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
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Investment 4: Scientific research activities related to the development of 5G networks and
services
This measure is aimed at supporting public and private entities in research, development and
innovation related to 5G networks and services.
In pursuit of this objective, a call for tender for scientific research projects relating to the technological
development of 5G networks and applications for the 5G ecosystem shall be launched. The projects
shall focus on the use of 5G applications in industry and services, in particular the exploitation of new
technologies in the production processes of the automotive and other key sectors, taking into account
the principles of circular economy through the sourcing of secondary raw materials. Support shall
also be targeted at projects fostering the development and dissemination of automation, robotisation,
artificial intelligence and virtual or augmented reality. Potential beneficiaries include businesses or
public research organisations. Projects shall be selected by 31 December 2024. During the subsequent
implementation phase, at least 22 of the selected projects shall be completed.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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C.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num
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Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
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Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
32
Reform 1:
Improving the
environment
for the
deployment of
electronic
communicatio
ns networks
Milestone
Entry into force
of measures
prepared by the
Ministry of
Industry and
Trade aimed at
establishing a
database of
investment
project plans and
increasing the
number of
network
quality measurem
ents
Provision in
the acts
indicating th
e entry
into force
Q2 2023
Necessary legislative adaptations shall enter into
force and technical specifications shall be
completed, both aimed at establishing databases of
investment project intentions in the meaning of Act
No 194/2017 Coll., paragraph 11, 2 and increasing
the number of quality measurements of electronic
communications networks. The national regulator
shall conduct tendering procedures and acquire the
necessary equipment. Quality and usability of the
provided information shall be in line with binding
technical parameters.
33
Reform 1:
Improving the
environment
for the
deployment of
electronic
communicatio
ns networks
Target
Completion of
digital technical
maps (DTM)
objects for basic
spatial situation
Hectares 0 161 000 Q4 2025
Digital technical maps (DTM) objects shall be
completed, allowing access to precise location
information about the basic spatial situation objects
owned by public and private bodies. 161 000 ha of
basic spatial situation objects shall be digitised.
The resulting DTM objects shall be publicly
accessible.
34
Reform 1:
Improving the
environment
for the
deployment of
electronic
communicatio
ns networks
Target
Completion of
digital technical
maps (DTM)
objects for
transportation
and technical
infrastructure net
works
Km 0 55 000 Q4 2025
Digital technical maps (DTM) objects shall be
completed, allowing access to precise information
about the location and technical specifications of
physical infrastructure networks owned by public
and private bodies. 55 000 km of transportation and
technical infrastructure networks shall be digitised.
The resulting DTM objects shall be publicly
accessible.
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milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
35
Reform 1:
Improving the
environment
for the
deployment of
electronic
communicatio
ns networks
Target
Completion of
electronic
communication
quality
measurements
Number 0 77 Q4 2025
Measurement of the network quality shall be
completed for all 76 districts of Czechia and the
capital city.
36
Reform 2:
Supporting the
development
of the
5G ecosystem
Target
Publication of
studies aimed at
improving the
deployment of
5G networks
by the Ministry
of Industry and
Trade
Number 0 25 Q4 2024
The studies shall have the following objectives:
• Reviewing the national radio spectrum
plan and evaluating the existing
processes of spectrum rights granting and
award strategy plans, with the objective
of exploiting the harmonised bands for
commercial use as early as possible.
• Analysing the feasibility of
allowing operators to pay radio spectrum
award fees in instalments to facilitate
investments in 5G infrastructure.
• Identifying challenges arising from
cybersecurity.
• Construction of electronic
communications networks
within municipalities and cities, and the
development of towns and cities.
In particular, the studies shall focus on the
following issues:
• applicability of 5G features and standards
in individual sectors and proposals for
their technical implementation and
regulatory measures.
• concept and usage of the digital twin of
5G network infrastructure.
• use of satellite communications for 5G
coexistence and cooperation of terrestrial
and satellite 5G networks.
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Investment)
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indicators
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milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
• applicability of FeMBMS (Further
evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast
Service) in 5G networks for television
broadcasting and audiovisual media
services, including a strategy for the
future use of the 600 MHz frequency band
for television broadcasting.
• use of FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile
Communication Systems) for railways
with dedicated channels in the 900 MHz
and 1900 MHz bands.
• use of quantum technology to increase the
security of 5G networks and services.
• possibility of sharing spectrum usable for
5G networks.
• use of the 26 GHz frequency band for the
5G network.
• use of modern information systems,
including sharing software through open
sources or other forms of sharing, such as
cloud servers, in 5G networks.
• use of a 5G network slicing system for
public and private 5G networks.
• linking Internet of things (IoT)
communications with 5G networks.
• use of 5G networks for Fixed Wireless
Access
• impact of Open RAN (Radio Access
Network) and Open Core access on the
security of 5G networks.
• flying communication platforms (drones,
UAVs, balloons) and their impact on the
regulation of electronic communications.
• smart radio environments with application
of online measurements of
electromagnetic radiation and intelligent
reflecting surfaces.
• development of 6G networks in the bands
above 100 GHz.
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.
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measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
37
Reform 2:
Supporting the
development
of the
5G ecosystem
Milestone
Publication of
guidelines on the
deployment of
5G networks by
the Ministry of
Industry and
Trade
Publication
of the
guidelines
by the
Ministry of
Industry and
Trade
Q4 2025
Guidelines shall be published on sharing passive
and active infrastructure to facilitate deployment of
5G networks, corresponding to the Common Union
Toolbox for Connectivity and taking into
account Directive 2014/61/EU on measures to
reduce the cost of deploying high-speed electronic
communications networks, the RSPG21-016
FINAL report on spectrum sharing and Act No
143/2001 on the protection of competition. The
guidelines shall be based on the studies published
within the same measure. In particular, the measure
foresees the development of guidelines and
algorithms on radio spectrum coordination
procedures of 5G, and spectrum sharing with other
services within the 26 GHz band.
38
Investment 1:
Building high-
capacity conn
ections
Milestone
Award of all
grant decisions
for connecting
address points
with the very
high-capacity
network (VHCN)
by the Ministry
of Industry and
Trade
Notification
of the award
of all grant
decisions for
connecting
address
points with
the very
high-
capacity
network
(VHCN) by
the Ministry
of Industry
and Trade
Q4 2024
Notification of the award of all grant decisions for
connecting address points with the very high-
capacity network (VHCN) by the Ministry of
Industry and Trade. Calls for tender shall include a
definition of eligible expenditure, evaluation
models and criteria for the selection and evaluation
of projects, rules for applicants and beneficiaries,
and guidelines on wholesale offers.
39
Investment 1:
Building high-
capacity conn
ections
Target
Completion of
address points
connected with
the very high-
capacity network
(VHCN)
Number 0 23 000 Q1 2026
The infrastructure to increase the number of
address points connected with the very high-
capacity network (VHCN) shall be constructed,
increasing the number of address points connected
by 23 000. The very high-capacity network shall be
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Investment)
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indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
in line with the BEREC Guidelines on Very High-
Capacity Networks.
40
Investment 2:
Covering 5G
corridors and
promoting the
development
of 5G
Target
Completion of
enhanced 5G
signal coverage
of selected rail
corridors
Km 0 86 Q2 2026
The investment shall enhance 5G coverage quality
(beyond already imposed coverage criteria raised
from the terms of the 5G frequency auction) over at
distance of at least 86 km in the following rail
corridors: - Prague – Česká Třebová –Ostrava, -
Česká Třebová – Brno
41
Investment 2:
Covering 5G
corridors and
promoting the
development
of 5G
Target
Completion of
ensuring mobile
signal coverage
of railway
wagons
Number 0 350 Q4 2025
The coverage of railway wagons shall be ensured
with high-quality mobile signal repeaters or passive
walls for 5G signals.
42
Investment 2:
Covering 5G
corridors and
promoting the
development
of 5G
Milestone
Installation and
testing of the
deployment of an
intelligent
transport system
(C-ITS).
Completion
of the
installation
and testing
of a C-ITS
system
Q4 2025
Support of 5G ecosystem applications in corridors
shall entail building and testing of an intelligent
transport system for rail corridors (C-ITS). A report
on the results of this project shall be published by
the Ministry of Industry and Trade together with
the Ministry of Transport
43
Investment 3:
Supporting the
development
of 5G mobile
infrastructure
in rural
investment-
intensive
white areas
Milestone
Award of all
grant decisions
for connecting
municipalities
with high-
capacity
connection
Notification
of the award
of all grant
decisions for
connecting
municipaliti
es with
high-
capacity
connection
Q4 2024
Notification of the award of all grant decisions for
connecting municipalities with high-capacity
connection by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Calls for tender shall include a definition of eligible
expenditure, evaluation models and criteria for the
selection and evaluation of projects, rules for
applicants and beneficiaries, and guidelines on
wholesale offers. Inter alia, the selection criteria
shall be in line with the BEREC Guidelines on
Very High-Capacity Networks.
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.
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measure
(Reform or
Investment)
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Target
Name
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indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
by the
Ministry of
Industry and
Trade
The municipalities shall be exclusively located in
areas that have never been covered by any mobile
signal higher than 3G and that can be assumed not
to be covered by 5G base networks in the future
due to the low expected profitability of the
investment. These areas shall be defined in
accordance with the State aid rules in force and the
National plan for VHCN development.
44
Investment 3:
Supporting the
development
of 5G mobile
infrastructure
in rural
investment-
intensive
white areas
Target
Completion of
base stations for
5G signals
Number 0 55 Q1 2026
The infrastructure, including 55 base stations, shall
be constructed and operational to cover by 5G
signals the municipalities in investment-intensive
rural areas identified in investment 3.
45
Investment 4:
Scientific
research
activities
related to the
development
of 5G
networks
and services
Milestone
Award of all
grant decisions
for scientific
research projects
related to
5G networks
Notification
of the award
of all grant
decisions for
scientific
research
projects
related to
5G networks
by the
Ministry of
Industry and
Trade
Q4 2024
Notification of the award of all grant decisions for
scientific research projects related to 5G networks
by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The projects
shall focus on the use of 5G applications in
industry and services, in particular the exploitation
of new technologies in the production processes of
the automotive and other key sectors, taking into
account the principles of circular economy through
the sourcing of secondary raw materials. Support
shall also be targeted at projects fostering the
development and dissemination of automation,
robotisation, artificial intelligence and virtual or
augmented reality. Potential beneficiaries include
businesses or public research organisations.
46
Investment 4:
Scientific
research
activities
Target
Completion of
scientific
research projects
Number of
projects
supported
0 22 Q4 2025
At least 22 among the previously selected scientific
research projects on potential further developments
of 5G networks and services shall be completed.
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measure
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Investment)
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Target
Name
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indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
related to the
development
of 5G
networks
and services
related to 5G
networks
The resulting studies shall be published by the
Ministry of Industry and Trade.
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D. COMPONENT 1.4: DIGITAL ECONOMY AND SOCIETY, INNOVATIVE START-UPS AND NEW
TECHNOLOGY
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenge of
facilitating the digitalisation and adoption of new technologies by companies, including SMEs. It also
aims at setting up a body coordinating the projects focusing on the economy’s digital transformation,
supporting the development and uptake of selected strategic technologies, including artificial
intelligence, and improving the innovation ecosystem in particular for start-ups, including through
enhanced academia-business linkages. The planned investments are expected to foster access to
finance for innovative start-ups and SMEs, inter alia through fintech and early-stage financing
solutions, as well as access to training and to testing facilities in order to contribute to the uptake of
new digital technologies. The component has synergies with components 1.3 [High-capacity digital
networks] and 1.5 [Digital transformation of enterprises] of the Czech plan, which contribute to
addressing the access to high-capacity networks and the digitalisation of business.
The component supports addressing Country Specific Recommendation 3 2019, according to which
Czechia shall focus investment-related economic policy on digital infrastructure and remove the
barriers hampering the development of a fully functioning innovation ecosystem, and Country
Specific Recommendation 3 2020, according to which Czechia shall support small and medium-sized
enterprises by making greater use of financial instruments to ensure liquidity support, to focus
investment on digital transition, in particular on high-capacity digital infrastructure and technology,
and to ensure access to finance for innovative firms and improve public-private R&D cooperation.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, the results of the R&I process shall be technologically neutral
at the level of their application (i.e. they shall be applied across all available technologies, including
low-impact technologies), and the measure shall ex ante exclude R&I dedicated to the ‘brown R&I’
elements (i.e. coal, lignite, oil/petroleum, natural gas not covered by Annex III of the DNSH
Technical Guidance, blue and grey hydrogen, incinerators and landfills).
D.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Institutional reform of the system of management for digital transformation
including RIS 3 strategy
The institutional reform aims to simplify the organisation structure overseeing the digital
transformation. The newly established Digital Transformation Committee (DTC) shall closely
cooperate with National Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialisation governing entities that identify
and disseminate key technologies and relevant fields of research and innovation. It shall ensure
connectivity and coordination amongst actors across the entire digital ecosystem and shall include
the representation of private and public stakeholders. It shall also raise awareness among businesses
and citizens on the opportunities to apply new digital technologies.
The further improvement of the digital and innovation ecosystem (including start-ups, spin-offs and
strategic technologies) shall include the establishment of a coordinating body, under the Digital
Transformation Committee, responsible for the implementation of support programmes for business
under this component in line with EU Start-up Nations Standard with the aim to provide
recommendations and advice on the implementation of the reform and the related investments. The
reform shall lead to setting up cooperation between the public and private sectors and to supporting
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the three pilot co-investment funds, entrepreneurship and business support schemes, activities to
enhance internationalisation of start-ups and regulatory sandboxes testing innovative solutions in
practice, as proposed under this component.
The reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
Reform 2: Joint Strategic Technologies Support and Certification Group with the Strategic
Technologies Board
The reform aims to develop accredited quality management and product certification authorities and
provide a network of accredited laboratories with sufficient testing and certification capacities as well
as sharing the best practices particularly in strategic sectors such as aerospace and medical devices
industry, which shall improve the quality of products and competitiveness of Czech companies. The
reform shall support activities such as: facilitating accreditation processes and purchasing equipment
with a focus on: advanced materials and technologies (composites, additive manufacturing, laser
applications); green technologies (hybrid/electric propulsion, decarbonisation, noise reduction,
biofuel, sustainability of air transport); automation and digitisation; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
(UAV)/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS); Urban Air Mobility (UAM); software applications;
Industry 4.0 in Aerospace (AI, IoT, Big Data). The component shall also include consultancy and
advisory services to firms in preparation for obtaining certification and in dissemination of
manufacturing practices. The reform shall also include the creation of educational courses available
to stakeholders on certification process.
The reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2024.
Investment 2: European Digital Media Observatory Hub (EDMO)
This investment shall establish the Central European Digital Media Observatory (CEDMO), a
regional institution led by the Charles University in partnership with the Czech Technical University
of Prague (ČVUT) and the fact-checking website demagog.cz. CEDMO shall be linked with the
European Digital Media Observatory and follow the Action Plan against Disinformation issued by
the European Commission and High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security
Policy. It shall provide AI tools and methodology to tackle information manipulation including
disinformation in the digital space in an impartial manner, and it shall provide methodology to detect,
analyse and publicise disinformation campaigns at national, transnational and European level and
analyse the impact of disinformation campaigns on society and democracy; support media literacy
and monitor the rules of online platforms and the digital media ecosystem in cooperation with national
authorities. The investment shall also include long-term research projects publishing outputs such as
on digital and media literacy, on disinformation and misinformation in Czechia, on the impact of AI
on media.
The investment shall be implemented by the 31 of December 2025.
Investment 5: European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI)
The planned investment in the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) falls under the
umbrella of the European Blockchain Partnership (EBP). The measure shall support the
implementation of an EBSI/EBP use case focused on creation of pan-European (Distributed Ledger
Technology) DLT bond platform for SME debt financing. The project shall contribute to enabling
SMEs easier access to finance, to reducing costs and increasing transparency.
The investment shall be completed by 30 June 2024.
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Investment 6: 5G Demonstrative application projects for cities and industrial areas
This measure shall finance the development of at least 52 projects demonstrating the application of
digital infrastructure and 5G. The projects shall fall under two different initiatives, namely:
• Smart Cities, which aims to demonstrate the use of 5G in city networks including, among others,
intelligent transport systems, street lighting, waste/circular management, public transport, parking
space management, urban crime reduction concepts; and
• Industry 4.0 demonstration projects presenting the application of digitised production lines or
robotised systems (built on the routine use of artificial intelligence) and direct communication of
mobile equipment users with each other (Device-to-Device communication, D2D).
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 7: Czech Rise-Up Programmes
The Czech ‘Rise-Up’ programme shall tackle the economic and social impact of the pandemic and it
shall include two separate calls for projects: the first call shall be open to project proposals aiming at
COVID-related medical research and development projects, which have reached the maturity of near-
completion, certification or legal protection. The second call shall be open to projects aiming at digital
technological solutions to cope with the economic and social consequences of the COVID crisis, in
particular in the fields of health, education, audio-visual sector, digital transformation of traditional
businesses and sectors.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Investment 8: Fostering entrepreneurship and innovative firms
This measure aims at fostering entrepreneurship and at supporting the successful launch of new
enterprises across Czechia. The measure shall include advisory, consultancy and mentoring services
provided via regional innovation and business hubs to newly established business initiatives and start-
ups. The measure shall also include-awareness raising campaigns to promote entrepreneurship.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2024.
Investment 9: Funds for the development of pre-seed investments, strategic digital technologies
and university spin-offs
The measure aims to support the development of venture capital and the digital transformation of the
economy by investing in innovative start-ups. It shall consist of three pilot funds: i) a pre-seed co-
investment fund; ii) a strategic digital technologies fund; and iii) a spinoff AI fund. The three funds
aim to invest, respectively, for example in early-stage projects and technology start-up companies; in
strategic digital technologies such as AI, blockchain, FinTech, 5G applications; and in projects of
research organisations and universities to transfer and commercialise their research results in business
practice. The support shall be delivered through funds, as part of a fund of funds managed by the
European Investment Fund (EIF).
In order to ensure that the measure complies with the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance
(2021/C58/01), the legal agreement between Czechia and the EIF and the subsequent investment
policy of the financial instrument shall require the application of the Commission’s technical
guidance on sustainability proofing for the InvestEU Fund; and exclude the following list of activities
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and assets from eligibility: (i) activities and assets related to fossil fuels, including downstream use3
;
(ii) activities and assets under the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) achieving projected
greenhouse gas emissions that are not lower than the relevant benchmarks4
; (iii) activities and assets
related to waste landfills, incinerators5
and mechanical biological treatment plants6
; and (iv) activities
and assets where the long-term disposal of waste may cause harm to the environment; and require the
verification of legal compliance with the relevant EU and national environmental legislation of the
projects by the entrusted entity or financial intermediary for all transactions, including those
exempted from sustainability proofing
The investment shall be completed by 30 June 2026.
Investment 10: Internationalisation of start-ups
The objective of this measure is to provide Czech SMEs and start-ups with training, advisory and
consulting services by experts in management skills and transfer of best business practices, such as:
negotiations; know-how of foreign markets; using new digital tools and adaptation to new digital
trends; product validation for foreign markets; access to venture capital; accelerator programmes and
mentoring. The programme shall be implemented by CzechInvest under the Innovation Strategy of
the Czech Republic 2030 and the Country for the Future programme.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
3 Except projects under this measure in power and/or heat generation, as well as related
transmission and distribution infrastructure, using natural gas, that are compliant with the
conditions set out in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance
(2021/C58/01).
4 Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not
significantly lower than the relevant benchmarks an explanation of the reasons why this is
not possible should be provided. Benchmarks established for free allocation for activities
falling within the scope of the Emissions Trading System, as set out in the Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447.
5 This exclusion does not apply to actions under this measure in plants exclusively dedicated
to treating non-recyclable hazardous waste, and to existing plants, where the actions under
this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy efficiency, capturing exhaust gases for
storage or use or recovering materials from incineration ashes, provided such actions under
this measure do not result in an increase of the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an
extension of the lifetime of the plants; for which evidence is provided at plant level.
6 This exclusion does not apply to actions under this measure in existing mechanical
biological treatment plants, where the actions under this measure are for the purpose of
increasing energy efficiency or retrofitting to recycling operations of separated waste to
compost bio-waste and anaerobic digestion of bio-waste, provided such actions under this
measure do not result in an increase of the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an
extension of the lifetime of the plants; for which evidence is provided at plant level.
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Investment 11: Digital Regulatory sandbox in line with EU priorities
This measure shall consist of the launch and initial operation of the umbrella digital regulatory
sandbox. The sandbox shall be established in cooperation with the relevant authorities, regulators and
partners of the respective sector and shall aim at providing an adequate technical and regulatory
environment for testing new technologies such as fintech solutions. They shall be accessible for SMEs
and start-ups as well as for other companies.
The investment shall be completed by 30 June 2025.
Investment 12: Building quantum communication infrastructure
The investment aims at building an optical quantum communication network in Czechia in line with
the priorities of the Digital Europe Programme. This shall include the creation of a backbone network
and connected secondary branches, the connection of critical and security infrastructure, as well as
testing and training of experts. The network shall be capable of fast data transmission and processing,
which shall connect the most relevant stakeholders identified in the planning phase and be able to
connect to similar infrastructure in neighbouring countries.
The investment shall be concluded with completed testing and a pilot operational phase by the 31
December 2025 and shall include at least connections between Prague, Brno and Ostrava, with a total
optical length of 400 km, 6 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) segments; implementation of two
secondary metropolitan branches based on commercial QKD equipment and two additional ones
based on experimental QKD and testing of their application.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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D.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num
.
Related Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
47
Reform 1:
Institutional
reform of the
coordination and
support system
for digital
transformation of
economy (incl.
RIS 3)
Milestone
Implementation
of organisational
changes to
reform the
structure of
public bodies
overseeing
digital
transformation of
the economy
Setting up of the
Committee (and of
the related working
group) responsible
for the coordination
of national
stakeholders to
prepare projects for
digital
transformation of
Czech economy
Q1 2025
The Digital Transformation Committee, including
the representation of public and private
stakeholders, shall coordinate the implementation
of the reforms and investments under component
1.4 and 1.5. This shall also include a special
consultative/expert working group overseeing the
implementation of the EU Start-up Nations
Standards under this component and it shall
provide expert opinion on the selection of methods
of implementation. This milestone shall be
considered fulfilled once the Committee and the
working group start to work.
48
Reform 2: Joint
Strategic
Technologies
Support and
Certification
Group with the
Strategic
Technologies
Board
Milestone
Establishment
and appointment
of certification
network
Creation of a
network of
certification
authorities, technical
experts and involved
companies for
strategic sectors.
Q2 2023
Creation of a one stop shop for sharing best
practices, finding actual information on
certification such as quality and availability of
accredited laboratories or notified bodies, offers
for technical support.
49
Reform 2: Joint
Strategic
Technologies
Support and
Certification
Group with the
Strategic
Technologies
Board
Target
Number of
companies
provided with
certification
Number 0 50 Q4 2024
50 companies shall be supported to obtain
certification through accredited certification
authorities.
Educational courses on certification shall be
created and made available.
51
Investment 2:
European Digital
Media
Observatory Hub
(EDMO)
Milestone
Launch of the
European Digital
Media
Observatory hub
for CEE in the
Czech Republic
(CEDMO)
Launch of the
CEDMO hub built
by the academic
consortium with the
Charles University
in Prague as a
leading partner
Q4 2021
The Digital Media Hub as part of the EDMO
network shall focus on analysing and combating
the spread of fake information such as
misinformation related to COVID or 5G networks.
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Num
.
Related Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
250
Investment 2:
European Digital
Media
Observatory Hub
(EDMO)
Milestone
Launch of the
extended
CEDMO hub
Signature of grant
agreement
Q2 2024
Grant agreement for the expanded Digital Media
Hub as part of the EDMO network shall be signed
for the have three new supported activities
52
Investment 2:
European Digital
Media
Observatory Hub
(EDMO)
Target
Publication of
research results
by CEDMO
Number
of studies
5 Q4 2025
CEDMO shall publish results of its research
activities focusing on:
- disinformation in Central and Eastern-Europe,
based on statistically relevant sample
- applied research for developing AI tools
- generative AI
- AI supporting the transformation of media
- regulation of AI use in media
55
Investment 5:
European
Blockchain
Services
Infrastructure
(EBSI) – DLT
bonds for SME
financing
Milestone
Grant agreement
signed with the
recipient for
implementing
the use-case for
SMEs
Signature of grant
agreement
Q4 2023
Grant agreement shall be signed for the
implementation of the SME use case.
56
Investment 5:
European
Blockchain
Services
Infrastructure
(EBSI) – DLT
bonds for SME
financing
Target
Number of
SMEs enabled to
offer digital
bonds on the
basis of EBSI.
Number 0 190 Q2 2024
The support shall enable SMEs to offer bonds
based on Distributed Ledger Technology, without
prejudice to the participating companies’ decision
on bond issuance
57
Investment 6: 5G
Demonstrative
application
projects for cities
and industrial
areas
Target
Development
and operation of
reference
applications for
Smart Cities
Number 0 5 Q4 2022
Five reference application as part of the Smart
Cities programme to be completed
58
Investment 6: 5G
Demonstrative
application
projects for cities
Target
Completion of
use cases for
Smart Cities and
for Industry 4.0
Number 0
27 for
Smart
Cities; 20
for
Q4 2025
Completion of demonstrative 5G use-cases
applications to other location including regions and
local municipalities within the frames of Smart
Cities and Industry 4.0 programmes
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Seq.
Num
.
Related Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
and industrial
areas
Industry
4.0
59
Investment 7:
Czech Rise-Up
programme
Target
Support of
projects aiming
at innovation in
medical and
digital solutions
to cope with the
effects of
COVID-19 and
with its
economic and
social
consequences
Number 0 30 Q4 2023
Support of businesses in COVID related medical
research and in developing projects, and projects
aiming at digital solutions to cope with the
economic and social consequences of the crisis in a
form of de minimis grant support. Award of the
contracts to the projects selected under the
competitive calls for proposals mentioned in this
milestone shall be, in compliance with the ’Do no
significant harm’ Technical Guidance
(2021/C58/01) through the use of an exclusion list
and the requirement of compliance with the
relevant EU and national environmental
legislation.
60
Investment 8:
Fostering
entrepreneurship
and innovative
firms
Target
Number of start-
ups supported
via innovation
hubs and partner
organisations of
the programme
Number 0 450 Q4 2024
Start-ups and other eligible entities to be provided
with mentoring, consultant and advisory services
or training to foster entrepreneurship and
validation of business plans.
61
Investment 9:
Funds for the
development of
pre/seed
investments,
strategic digital
technologies and
university spin-
offs
Milestone
Launch of the
Fund of funds
and the
investment of the
three designated
funds (pre-seed,
strategic
technologies and
spin-off funds)
exhaustion of
investment capacity
from funds provided
by the RRF
Q2 2026
Three investment funds for existing and new
venture-capital are to be launched to support
innovative start-ups, strategic technologies and
companies with seed/pre-seed investment. The
pilot phase should verify the level of demand,
targeted risk, absorption and areas of investment,
not least the complementarity with other aid
instruments. On the basis of the results of the pilot
phase, further continuous investment rounds are to
be set. The value of investment shall reach
minimum amount of EUR 54 983 897,57.
Investment policy for the financial instrument shall
include selection criteria to ensure compliance with
the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance
(2021/C58/01) of supported transactions under this
measure through the use of sustainability proofing,
an exclusion list, and the requirement of
compliance with the relevant EU and national
environmental legislation.
40
Seq.
Num
.
Related Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
63
Investment 10:
Internationalisatio
n of start-ups
Target
Support of start-
ups international
expansion via
consulting,
mentoring
business
advisory
services,
accelerator
programmes
Number 0 100 Q4 2025
Start-ups to be supported via support programmes
focusing on international expansion and adaptation
to foreign markets. These programmes shall
include mentoring and consulting services, product
validation acceleration programmes services
related to foreign, best practice sharing, expansion,
product / service adaptation.
64
Investment 11:
Digital regulatory
sandbox in line
with EU priorities
Milestone
Launch of the
digital regulatory
sandbox
Set-up of the
sandbox in the
priority regulated
areas, such as
fintech (based on
Digital Finance
Package)
Distributed Ledger
Technology (DLT)
Q2 2024
Digital regulator sandbox with pilot focus in the
field of fintech and DLT shall be considered to be
active and operating when innovative companies
are able to submit their applications for testing
projects and products..
65
Investment 11:
Digital regulatory
sandbox in line
with EU priorities
Target
Sandbox
participants
supported by the
sandbox
Number 0 20 Q2 2025
Number of companies, within regulated sectors
such as fintech, whose projects and products have
been tested through the digital regulatory
sandboxes.
66
Investment 12:
Building quantum
communication
infrastructure
Milestone
Completion of
construction and
pilot operation
phase of an
optical quantum
network
Infrastructure is
operational and
testing has been
documented and
approved by the
relevant authorities
(Ministry of
Industry and Trade,
Ministry of
Defence, National
Cyber and
Information
Security Office
(NÚKIB))
Q4 2025
The milestone shall include: the creation of optical
connections between Prague, Brno and Ostrava,
total optical length of 400 km, 6 Quantum Key
Distribution (QKD) segments; implementation of
two secondary metropolitan branches based on
commercial QKD equipment and two secondary
metropolitan branches based on experimental QKD
Toolkit; purchase and planning of mobile
secondary branches; testing the integration of
quantum communications existing
telecommunications technologies; and testing of 3
use-cases specific to the military areas.
41
D.3. Description of the reforms and investments for the loan
Investment 13 – Fund for the development of strategic technologies
This measure shall consist of a public investment in a Facility in order to incentivise private
investment and improve access to finance in Czechia’s strategic technologies sector to develop capital
markets in this area. The Facility shall operate by providing financing through intermediaries to the
private sector. On the basis of the RRF investment, the Facility aims at initially providing at least
EUR 80 000 000 financing.
The Facility shall be managed by European Investment Fund (EIF) as the implementing partner. The
Facility shall include the following product line :
• Financing through funds investing in companies active in various areas considered to be of
strategic importance to Czechia in addition to digital technologies foreseen under Investment
9. These may include but not be limited to sectors such as energy, sustainability, cleantech,
industrial technologies such as robotics, automation or advanced materials, semiconductors,
life sciences, biotechnologies, and space or dual use technologies.
In order to implement the investment into the Facility, Czechia and the EIF shall sign an
Implementing Agreement that shall include the following content:
1. Description of the decision-making process of the Facility: The final investment decision of
the Facility shall be taken by an investment committee or other relevant equivalent governing
body and approved by a majority of votes from members who are independent from the
government.
2. Key requirements of the associated investment policy, which shall include:
a. The description of the financial product and eligible final beneficiaries.7
.
b. The requirement that all investments supported are economically viable.
c. The requirement to comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’ (DNSH) principle as set
out in the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, in the case of
general support to corporates, the investment policy shall exclude companies with a
7 For strategic investments, i.e. those in defence technologies and products identified in the annual work programme for
the European Defence Fund; space investments in atomic clocks, strategic launchers; and space products; and
investments focusing solely on developing and deploying cybersecurity tools and solutions, including when these are
part of deploying or upgrading digital networks and data infrastructure; final beneficiaries shall not be controlled by a
third country or third country entities and shall have its executive management in the Union except for investments
below EUR 10 000 000. If the final beneficiary is involved in a strategic investment in the field of 5G connectivity, the
measures and risk mitigation plans, pursuant to the 5G Cybersecurity Toolbox shall also apply to its suppliers. Such
suppliers notably include vendors of telecom equipment and manufactures and other third-party suppliers, such as cloud
infrastructure providers, managed service providers, systems integrators, security and maintenance contractors and
transmission equipment manufacturers. Where the final beneficiary is involved in a strategic investment in the field of
defence, this limitation shall also apply to its suppliers and subcontractors. The limitations concerning the absence of
control by a third country or third country entity above do not apply for a particular financing and investment operation
where the final beneficiary can demonstrate that it is a legal entity for which the Member State in which it is established
has approved a guarantee for the specific action concerned in line with the principles concerning eligible entities set out
in the relevant provisions of the European Defence Fund (‘EDF’) Regulation -or the Commission waiver granted in
accordance with principles concerning eligible entities set out in the relevant provisions of the Space Regulation. The
implementing partner must notify the government of any derogation granted to the limitations.
42
substantial focus8
in the following sectors: (i) fossil fuel-based energy production and
related activities9
; (ii) energy-intensive and/or high CO2-emitting industries10
; (iii)
production, rental, or sale of polluting vehicles11
; (iv) waste collection, waste
treatment and disposal12
, (v) processing of nuclear fuel, production of nuclear energy.
Furthermore, the investment policy shall require compliance with the relevant EU and
national environmental legislation of the final beneficiaries of the Facility.
d. The requirement that final beneficiaries of the Facility shall not receive support from
other Union instruments to cover the same cost.
3. The amount covered by the Implementing Agreement, the fee structure for the Implementing
Partner and the requirement to reinvest any reflows according to the investment policy of the
Facility.
4. Monitoring, audit, and control requirements, including:
1. The obligation to verify the eligibility of every operation in accordance with the
requirements laid out in the Implementing Agreement before committing to finance
an operation.
2. The obligation of carrying out risk-based ex-post audits in accordance with an audit
plan of the EIF. These audits shall verify i) that the control systems are effective,
including the detection of fraud, corruption, and conflict of interests; ii) compliance
with the DNSH principle and the State Aid rules; and iii) that the requirement that
final beneficiaries of the Facility have not received support from other Union
instruments to cover the same cost is respected. The audits shall also verify the
legality of the transactions and that the conditions of the applicable Implementing
Agreement and Funding Agreements are being respected.
3. The obligation of the EIF to provide to the Ministry of Finance of Czechia an annual
audit report drawn up by their external auditors.
8 It is considered that a Final Beneficiary has a “substantial focus” on a sector or business activity if such sector or activity
is identified as being an essential part of the business activity of the Final Beneficiary respectively in relation to the
gross revenue, profit, or client base of the Final Beneficiary. The gross revenue generated from the restricted sector or
activity shall, in any case, not exceed 50% of the gross revenue.
9
Except for (a) assets and activities in power and/or heat generation, as well as related transmission and distribution
infrastructure, using natural gas, that are compliant with the conditions set out in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant harm’
Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) and (b) activities and assets under point (ii) for which the use of fossil fuels is
temporary and technically unavoidable for the timely transition towards a fossil fuel free operation.
10
Including activities and assets under the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) achieving projected greenhouse gas
emissions that are not lower than the relevant benchmarks. Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse
gas emissions that are not significantly lower than the relevant benchmarks, an explanation of the reasons why this is not
possible shall be provided. Benchmarks established for free allocation for activities falling within the scope of the
Emissions Trading System, as set out in the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447.
11
Polluting vehicles are defined as non-zero-emission vehicles.
12
This exclusion does not apply to actions in plants exclusively dedicated to treating non-recyclable hazardous waste,
and to existing plants, where the actions under this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy efficiency, capturing
exhaust gases for storage or use or recovering materials from incineration ashes, provided such actions under this
measure do not result in an increase of the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an extension of the lifetime of the
plants; for which evidence is provided at plant level.
43
5. Requirements for selecting financial intermediaries: EIF shall select financial
intermediaries in an open, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner. Controls for the
absence of conflict of interests on financial intermediaries shall take place and be conducted
ex-ante for all financial actors involved.
6. Requirement to sign Funding Agreements: EIF shall sign Funding Agreements with the
financial intermediaries in line with key requirements that shall be provided in the
Implementing Agreement. The key requirements of the Funding Agreement shall include all
the requirements under which the Facility operates, including:
1. The obligation of the financial intermediary to take its decisions in compliance mutatis
mutandis with the decision making and investment policy requirements specified
above, including related to respect of the DNSH principle.
2. The description of the monitoring and audit and control framework that the financial
intermediary shall put in place, which mutatis mutandis shall be subject to all the
monitoring, audit and control requirements specified above.
The investment shall be completed by 30 June 2026.
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D.4. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for the loan
Seq.
Num
.
Related Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
251
Investment 13:
Funds for the
development of
strategic
technologies
Milestone
Implementing
agreement
Entry into force of
the Implementing
Agreement
Q4 2024
Entry into force of the Implementing Agreement in
line with the requirements specified in the
description of the measure.
252
Investment 13:
Funds for the
development of
strategic
technologies
Target
Legal
agreements
signed with
funds
Percentag
e (%)
0 100 Q2 2026
The EIF shall have entered into legal financing
agreements with funds for an amount necessary to
use 100% of the RRF investment into the Facility
(taking into account management fees).
253
Investment 13:
Funds for the
development of
strategic
technologies
Milestone
Ministry has
completed the
investment
Certificate of
transfer
Q2 2026
Czechia shall confirm the transfer of EUR 80 000
000 to the EIF for the Facility.
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E. COMPONENT 1.5: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF ENTERPRISES
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenge of
supporting the digitalisation of industry, the use of technologies and the emergence of an
interconnected and sustainable national layer of the European digital ecosystem through the Digital
innovation Hubs. It shall also support the creation of a Reference Testing and Experimentation
Facility. Another objective is to enable support for companies participating in potential Important
Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI), especially in the areas of microelectronics,
connectivity, and cloud infrastructure and services, including projects in the field of microprocessors
linked to European High-Performance Computing. The component is expected to support the green
transition, particularly of small and medium-size enterprises, through digital technologies, in line with
the objectives of the European Green Deal.
The component supports addressing country-specific recommendation 3 2020, according to which
Czechia shall focus investment on the digital transition, in particular on high-capacity digital
infrastructure and technologies, including in the coal regions.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, procurement of ICT equipment shall ensure compliance with
the relevant EU green public procurement criteria as well as the relevant EU energy and material
efficiency requirements and recycling requirements set in accordance with Directive 2009/125/EC,
Directive 2009/125/EC, Directive 2011/65/EU and Directive 2021/19/EU.
E.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Creation of a platform for the digitalisation of the economy
The measure aims at putting into operation a platform coordinating the interconnection of all actors
in the national digital ecosystem such as the European and national Digital Innovation Hubs, the
National Competence Centres in High-Performance Computing and Cybersecurity, the European
Reference Testing and Experimentation facilities, the innovation centres, and clients of all these
centres. It aims to boost the digital transformation, the use of technologies, and the recruitment of
experts in digitalisation and new technologies and make industry and services more resilient to
potential further crises.
The reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
Investment 1: European and national Digital Innovation Hubs
The measure aims at supporting the digital transformation mainly of small and medium-sized
enterprises and state administration, introducing new technologies, attracting experts in the field, and
ensuring greater resilience of industry and services vis-à-vis potential further crises. Co-funding from
the Digital Europe Programme is foreseen.
Six European and national Digital Innovation Hubs shall be set up and put into operation.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2024.
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Investment 2: European Reference Testing and Experimentation facility
A European Reference Testing and Experimentation facility shall be set up and put into operation.
The measure aims at establishing a connection between research sectors and the wider economy (such
as the European and national Digital Innovation Hubs) by allowing enterprises (e.g. small and
medium-sized enterprises) to test the technologies and applications developed so that they can be
used in their operations. Co-funding from the Digital Europe Programme is foreseen.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2024.
Investment 3: Digital transformation of manufacturing and nonproduction companies and
increase of their resilience
Direct support for the digital transformation (such as artificial intelligence, process automation,
robotics, high-performance computing and cyber-security) shall be provided to 377 enterprises. Two
thirds of the funds shall be provided for small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-caps, and one
third shall be provided for large enterprises. The measure aims at increasing digital processes
particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises, but also in large enterprises.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
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E.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
68
Reform 1:
Creation of
Platform for
the
digitisation
of the
economy
Milestone
Creation of
Platform
for the
digitisation
of the
economy
Launch of
operation of
the platform
Q1 2022
A platform for the digitisation of the economy shall be
established and its operation launched. The platform
shall coordinate the interconnection of all actors in the
national digital ecosystem such as the European and
national Digital Innovation Hubs, the National
Competence Centres in High-Performance Computing
and Cybersecurity, the European Reference Testing and
Experimentation facilities, the innovation centres, and
clients of all these centres. The platform shall operate as
one of the working groups of the Digital Transformation
Committee to be established as reform 1 under
component 1.4.
69
Investment
1: European
and national
Digital
Innovation
Hubs
Target
Creation of
functional
and
interconnec
ted
European
and
national
Digital
Innovation
Hubs
Number of
European
and
national
Digital
Innovation
Hubs
0 6 Q4 2024
Six European and national Digital Innovation Hubs shall
be established and their operation launched. These
Digital Innovation Hubs shall support the digital
transformation mainly of SMEs and state administration,
introducing new technologies, attracting experts in the
field, and ensuring greater resilience of industry and
services vis-à-vis potential further crises.
70
Investment
2: European
Reference
Testing and
Experimentat
ion facility
Target
Creation of
a European
Reference
Testing and
Experiment
ation
facility
Number of
European
Reference
Testing and
Experiment
ation
facilities
0 1 Q4 2024
A European Reference Testing and Experimentation
facility shall be established and its operation launched.
This facility shall establish a connection between
research sectors and the wider economy (such as the
European and national Digital Innovation Hubs) by
allowing enterprises (e.g. small and medium enterprises)
to test the technologies and applications developed so
that they can be used in their operations.
48
Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
71
Investment
3: Digital
transformatio
n of
manufacturin
g and non-
production
companies
and increase
of their
resilience
Target
Direct
support to
enterprises
for digital
transformat
ion
Number of
enterprises
0 377 Q4 2025
377 enterprises shall be digitally transformed. This
digital transformation shall increase digital processes
particularly in SMEs. Support shall be given to activities
such as the introduction of digitalisation in enterprises,
including the necessary process analysis, the
introduction of digital solutions in areas related to
artificial intelligence, process automation, robotics and
cybersecurity of online and cyber-physical systems and
the introduction of new technologies, the acquisition of
new technological devices and equipment, including the
necessary infrastructure, interconnection of acquired or
existing technologies using state-of-the-art
communication channels and protocols (autonomous
two-way communication).
At least two third of the aid granted shall be directed to
SMEs and mid-caps.
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E.3. Description of the reforms and investments for the loan
Investment 4 - IPCEI Microelectronics and Communication Technologies
The investment aims to provide support in the form of direct grant financing to selected companies
participating in four projects, which are part of IPCEI Microelectronics and Communication
Technologies. The objective of the measure is to contribute to the cross-border initiative supporting
the research and development of and thereby boosting the strategic autonomy and the capacities of
the EU in designing and deploying the next generation of microprocessors, semi-conductors and
communication technologies.
The investment shall be implemented by 30 June 2026
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E.4. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for the loan
Seq.
Num
.
Related Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
254
Investment 4:
IPCEI
Microelectronics
and
Communication
Technologies
Milestone
Signature of
grant
agreements
Grant agreements
signed
Q2 2024
Grant agreement shall be signed with selected
companies participating in IPCEI ME/CT projects.
255
Investment 4:
IPCEI
Microelectronics
and
Communication
Technologies
Target
Development of
pilot solutions
Number 0 4 Q2 2026
One pilot solution per project shall be developed
and at least 90% of the funding disbursed.
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F. COMPONENT 1.6: ACCELERATION AND DIGITALISATION OF THE BUILDING PROCESS
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenge of
the currently lengthy and administratively heavy procedures for obtaining construction permits.
The aim of the component is to simplify and streamline the process of granting construction permits.
The significant acceleration of the construction permissions process is expected to considerably
improve the business and investment environment in Czechia. The conditions for proper
implementation of the digitalisation of building management and spatial planning shall also be
addressed. Full streamlining of parallel processes into a single procedure, as well as the institutional
reform, as foreseen in the draft Construction Code, may shorten the average issuance time of a permit
from the current 5,4 years to an average of 1,25 years. The digitalisation of the process alone is
expected to reduce the average time for the obtention of a construction licence by at least 2 years.
The component supports addressing country-specific recommendation 3 2019, according to which
Czechia shall reduce the administrative burden on investment and support more quality-based
competition in public procurement, and country-specific recommendation 3 2020, according to which
Czechia shall support small and medium-sized enterprises by making greater use of financial
instruments to ensure liquidity support, reducing the administrative burden and improving
eGovernment.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
F.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Implementation of the new construction law and zoning law into practice
The reform consists of institutional and procedural changes and aims to bring a high degree of
digitalisation to the construction permissions process. The new Construction Act shall enter into force
by 30 September 2021. It shall bring the decentralised structure of the building authorities and their
operating conditions under the responsibility of the State.
The reform shall speed up building procedures and aims to make authorisation procedures more
efficient. Relevant actors shall receive adequate training to understand the new processes, be able to
use the new information systems and work efficiently in the new organisational setting. The existing
data shall be migrated to a new platform and the functioning of the existing individual information
systems shall be ensured until the central information system (‘AIS’) is built. This includes the
provision of the necessary IT equipment for the functioning of the new structure of building
authorities.
This reform shall be implemented by 30 September 2024 and its first impacts shall be measured by
31 December 2025.
Investment 1: Central information system (‘AIS’)
The investment shall create a process management information system to be used by civil servants of
the authorities involved in the construction permissions process. The system shall digitalise building
management processes in such a way as to ensure the transparency, efficiency and effectiveness of
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the processes laid down by the legislation implemented through reform 1 of this component. The
necessary hardware and software licences shall be purchased, together with technical support, the
applications covering the necessary functional and non-functional requirements, proper system
testing, servicing, operation and development of the application.
This investment shall be implemented by 30 September 2024.
Investment 2: Development and use of the public administration’s data in spatial planning
The objective of the investment is to implement a central database of spatial analytical documentation
in the context of the spatial planning information system, which shall be used to provide data and
services for town and country planning authorities, other public sector users, and providers of spatial
planning documents. Data shall be provided in the form of open data. The centralisation shall enable
the efficient sharing of data with other public administration systems (notably the register of territorial
identification, addresses and real estate).
This investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2024.
Investment 3: Reaping the full benefits of digitising building control
The investment shall create a series of information systems, standards and methodologies, necessary
for the full digitalisation of the construction permissions process and spatial planning.
Three IT systems shall be put in place to allow for interlinking the key databases and facilitate the
construction permit process and spatial planning:
● A system linking technical norms with implementing regulations, which shall be integrated into
the Building Developer Portal and made accessible to the public.
● A system for structured requirements about buildings and procedures, validation and control of
the permissions process.
● A system for management of data standards of buildings.
This investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
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F.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
72
Reform 1:
Implementatio
n of the new
construction
law and
zoning law
into practice
Milestone
Entry into force
of the new
construction
law
Provision in the
law indicating the
entry into force of
the new
construction law
Q3 2021
The new construction law that brings acceleration of
the building permit process, digitalisation of the
process, and a decrease in the number of regulatory
authorities shall enter into force.
73
Reform 1:
Implementatio
n of the new
construction
law and
zoning law
into practice
Milestone
Start of the
activity of the
new structure
of building
authorities
New structure of
building
authorities shall
begin its functions.
Q3 2024
Creation of new state structure of building
authorities, including internal units. Securing
financial and IT staffing as well as training of
personnel, allowing for proper functioning of the
new structure.
74
Reform 1:
Implementatio
n of the new
construction
law and
zoning law
into practice
Target
Shortening of
the construction
permit process
by at least two
years
Years 5,5 3,5 Q4 2025
The average duration of the construction
permissions process shall be shortened by at least
two years, from 5.5 years to 3.5 years or less, to be
confirmed by the Ministry of Regional
Development, based on a new statistic for the
average length of the permissions process in 2024-
2025.
75
Investment 1:
Creation of a
new central
information
system
(“AIS”)
Milestone
Central
Information
System fully
operational
Deployment of the
system, start of use
by the building
offices.
Q3 2024
Creation of a new central information system to be
used by civil servants of the authorities involved in
the construction permissions process.
76
Investment 2:
Development
and use of
public
Milestone
Creation of a
standardised
database of
spatial
Standardised
database of Spatial
Analytical
documentation
Q4 2024
Transfer of database of spatial analytical
documentation and validation of the protocol. The
validation tool shall be included inside the National
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Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
administration
data in spatial
planning
analytical
documentation
fully operational
and used by public
authorities
Geoportal for Area Planning, where spatial
analytical documentation shall be uploaded.
77
Investment 3:
Reaping the
Full Benefits
of Digitising
Building
Control
Milestone
IT systems
supporting
digitalisation of
the building
permit process
fully
operational
IT systems fully
operational,
including end-user
deployment.
Q4 2024
Three IT systems shall be put in operation, which
allow for interlinking all databases used in the
construction permissions process:
• a system linking technical norms with
implementing regulations. It shall be
integrated into the Building Developer
Portal and made accessible to the public.
• a system for structured requirements about
buildings and procedures, validation and
control of permit process including
ontology
• a system for management of data
standards of buildings.
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G. COMPONENT 1.7: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan addresses the challenges of digitalising the
public administration system. It aims to achieve an increase in the number and level of automation of
digital services, an increase in competences and inter-ministerial coordination as well as cooperation
in the preparation and creation of new public systems and services. Finally, it aims to improve
citizens’ trust and their usage of public services via online applications. The component benefits from
synergies with component 1.1 and 1.2 which also address the issue of improved digitalisation of the
public sphere.
The component supports addressing Country Specific Recommendation 1 2023, according to which
Czechia shall expand public investment in the digital transition.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
G.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Investment 1: Unification of domains and the creation of a learning platform
The objective of the investment is to improve the communication with the government and reduce
cybersecurity risks by unifying government domains and emails as well as creating a learning
platform on eGovernment services.
The investment shall be implemented by 30 June 2026.
Investment 2: Improvement of the management system for digitalised services
The objective of the investment is to optimise, reform and better manage the delivery of digitalised
services, including their capacity planning and communication of information to public
administration clients. The investment aims at improving the management of digitalised public
administration services and shall be implemented by:
(i) Establishing two working groups overseeing the cloud computing projects and public
procurement processes for digitalisation in public administration
(ii) Creating two information systems for (1) the coordination and communication on the
digitalisation of public administration services and for (2) long-term management system
for ICT projects
(iii) An optimisation project identifying best practices, points for improvement and further
actions to take, based on analytical work and stakeholder consultation.
These activities aim at improving the management system of digitalised services, by identifying
shortcomings of existing practices, putting new solutions in place, gathering more data and ensuring
greater overview of information and improved coordination.
The investment shall be implemented by 30 June 2026.
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Investment 3: Creation of a public administration contact centre
The objective of the investment is to set up and equip a contact centre for providing public
administration services to clients including citizens and businesses. The contact centre shall provide
information, advice and support with the electronic submission of documents for selected government
services (“agendy”).
The investment shall be implemented by 30 June 2026.
Investment 4: Creation of a central data infrastructure
The objective of the investment is to support the efficient use of public administration information
systems and the efforts to modernise and digitalise public administration services. The investment
shall create a central data warehouse with selected information on selected other government systems
and services to enable their management and optimisation.
The investment shall be implemented by 30 June 2026.
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G.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
256
Investment 2:
Improvement
of the
management
system for
digitalised
services
Milestone
Setting up the
working
groups
Working groups
established
Q2 2024
The following working groups shall be established
within the Government Council for the Information
Society
1. Cloud Computing Working Group
2. Public Procurement Working Group
257
Investment 1:
Unification of
domains and
the creation of
a learning
platform
Milestone
Update of
Design
System
Actions
implemented
Q2 2026
The following actions shall be implemented:
1. All websites of central government authorities
shall be at the *.gov.cz domain.
2. All e-mails of central government authorities
shall be migrated to the *.gov.cz domain.
3. At least 3 tutorials on digital communication
between citizens and the government shall be
created and available online.
258
Investment 2:
Improvement
of the
management
system for
digitalised
services
Milestone
Update of ICT
governance in
public
administration
Actions
implemented
Q2 2026
The following actions shall be implemented:
• Two information systems shall be operational.
These shall be the i) Communication,
Coordination and Prioritisation Platform; and
ii) an ICT Long-Term Management System.
• A report on the activities, including the
methodologies, analytical documents, action
plans, consultations and supervisions
supported through this measure, shall be
available online. The report shall identify
instances of process optimisation and include
at least lessons learned, including good
practices and prominent failures.
58
Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
259
Investment 3:
Creation of a
public
administration
contact centre
Milestone
Public
administration
contact centre
operational
Contact centre
operational and
available to clients
Q2 2026
The public administration contact centre shall be
providing services to the public. It shall be fully
operational and shall be able to provide information,
advice, as well as support with the electronic submission
of documents for at least 10 government services
(“agendy”). Clients shall be able to contact the centre.
An awareness-raising campaign about the availability of
the contact centre and of the tutorials defined in
Investment 1 shall take place.
260
Investment 4:
Creation of a
central data
infrastructure
Milestone
Central data
warehouse
operational
Central data
warehouse
operational and
providing
information to
users
Q2 2026
The central data warehouse shall be operational. It shall
collect and process data on the operation of at least 10
government IT systems and the performance of at least
25 government services (“agendy”). The data on the
performance of government services shall be available
as open data.
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H. COMPONENT 2.1: SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan addresses the challenges of digitalising
transport, electro-mobility in rail transport, increasing the share of rail transport in freight and
passenger transport, boosting the importance of active mobility in cities, improving traffic safety, and
reducing the impact of traffic on the environment and public health. The component benefits from
synergies with component 2.4, which addresses the issue of alternative propulsion in road transport
and urban bus transport.
The component supports addressing the country-specific recommendation 3 2019, according to which
Czechia shall focus investment-related economic policy on transport, notably on its sustainability,
digital infrastructure, and low carbon and energy transition, including energy efficiency, taking into
account regional disparities (Country Specific Recommendation 3, 2019), and Country Specific
Recommendation 3 2020, according to which Czechia shall aim at investments in the green and digital
transition, in particular on high-capacity digital infrastructure and technologies, clean and efficient
production and use of energy, and sustainable transport infrastructure, including in the coal regions
(Country Specific Recommendation 3, 2020).
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, at least 70 % of construction and demolition waste shall be
prepared for reuse or recycling.
H.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Development of alternatives to energy- and spatial-intensive road transport
The measure aims at promoting greater use of more energy-efficient modes of transport for regular
and heavy transport flows. This shall be achieved through the following measures:
● Individual cities above 40 000 inhabitants shall carry out the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan
(SUMP) process. All SUMPs shall be approved by the city representative bodies by 30 June 2023.
Where a simplified SUMP already exists, a new version shall be prepared based on the Urban and
Active Mobility Concept (UAMC) approved by the government. It shall contain all the required
parts by the UAMC and shall be based on the required analyses by the UAMC such as traffic
modelling and surveys.
● The concept of freight transport, which will set the conditions for increasing the share of rail
freight transport in the total volume of transport, for the period 2024-2030, shall be approved by
a resolution of the Government of the Czech Republic by 31 December 2023. The concept shall
focus on supporting multimodal transport, improving freight transport services and reducing the
impact of freight transport on the environment, public health and global climate change.
● All operators of public transport (state, regions and cities operating public transport) shall approve
a five-year transport service plan by 31 December 2023, based on the government-approved
Public Transport Concept.
● The impact of the reform on modal share of public transport and modal share of cycling shall be
measured by 31 December 2025.
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Investment 1: Application of modern technologies to railway infrastructure
The investment shall contribute to the digitalisation of rail transport in order to improve traffic safety
and the quality of the services provided, optimise capacity of the railway infrastructure and ensure
international interoperability. Investment 1 shall be achieved through the following measures:
● Definition of a set of projects of 41 km of lines covered by Global System for Mobile
Communications – Railway (GSM-R), 20 newly installed or more reliably powered base
transceiver stations (BTS) and implementation of new technologies and equipment for railway
traffic management by 30 June 2022.
● Completion of two projects from the predefined set of projects in the bullet above by 30 June
2024.
● Completion of six additional projects from the predefined set of projects in the bullet above, thus
completing overall 41 km of lines covered by GSM-R, 20 newly installed or more reliably
powered BTS and implementation of new technologies and equipment for railway traffic
management by 31 December 2024.
Investment 2: Electrification of railways
The measure aims at increasing the share of non-fossil fuel transport through the electrification of
lines and the provision of traction power at substations. The investment shall also create the
conditions for energy savings in the transport system. This shall be achieved through the following
measures:
● Definition of a set of projects of 39,7 km of electrified lines and four traction feeder stations with
increased power or newly built ones by 30 June 2022.
● Completion of two projects from the predefined set of projects in the bullet above by 30 June
2023.
● Completion of six additional projects from the predefined set of projects in the bullet above, thus
completing overall 39,7 km of electrified lines and four traction feeder stations with increased
power or newly built ones by 30 June 2024.
Investment 3: Support for railway infrastructure
The measure aims at protecting the environment and climate by contributing to increasing the share
of rail transport in freight and passenger transport and improving the energy efficiency of railway
stations. This investment shall focus on rail infrastructure development projects, taking into account,
inter alia, adequate access to services for disadvantaged and vulnerable persons. Projects shall focus
on network sections important for suburban transport and projects to upgrade railway hubs and station
buildings within multimodal passenger terminals. In addition, the heating of station buildings shall
be supported. This shall be achieved through the following measures:
● Definition of a set of projects of 121,88 km of modernised lines, nine modernised railway stations
with reconstructed tracks and safe, barrier-free accessible platforms, and over 35 station buildings
with reduced energy intensity to achieve, on average, at least a 30% reduction of direct and
indirect greenhouse gas emissions compared to the ex-ante emissions, and increased comfort and
better services for passengers by 30 June 2022.
● Completion of 26 projects from the predefined set of projects in the bullet above by 31 December
2022.
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● Completion of additional 11 projects from the predefined set of projects in the bullet above by 31
December 2023.
● Completion of additional 19 projects from the predefined set of projects in the bullet above, thus
completing overall 121,88 km of modernised lines, nine modernised railway stations with
reconstructed tracks and safe, barrier-free accessible platforms, and over 35 station buildings with
reduced energy intensity to achieve, on average, at least a 30% reduction of direct and indirect
greenhouse gas emissions compared to the ex-ante emissions, and increased comfort and better
services for passengers by 31 December 2024.
Investment 4: Road and rail transport safety
The measure aims at improving traffic safety by taking concrete safety measures at railway crossings,
and improving the condition of bridges and tunnel structures. In cities and agglomerations,
investments shall be made to reduce the share of individual car journeys and increase the share of
public transport and active modes of transport such as pedestrian and cycling. Building cycle paths
and pedestrian barrier-free routes is also part of the investment, in order to improve the safety of
vulnerable traffic participants as part of the promotion of active mobility, especially in cities. This
shall be achieved through the following measures:
● Completion of projects with 45 level crossings with increased safety (i.e. with newly installed or
modernised flashlight warning system or mechanical safety installation), 25 km of built cycle
paths, sidewalks and barrier-free routes, and 3 modernised railway bridges or tunnels by 30 June
2022.
● Completion of projects involving 115 additional level crossings with an increased safety (i.e. with
newly installed or modernised flashlight warning system or mechanical safety installation), 24
additional km of built cycle paths, sidewalks and barrier-free routes, and 3 additional modernised
railway bridges or tunnels by 31 December 2022.
● Completion of projects involving 131 additional level crossings with an increased safety (i.e. with
newly installed or modernised flashlight warning system or mechanical safety installation) and 1
additional modernised railway bridge or tunnel by 31 December 2024.
● Completion of projects involving 36 additional km of built cycle paths, sidewalks and barrier-free
routes and 1 additional modernised railway bridge or tunnel by 31 December 2023.
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H.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num.
Related measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
78
Reform 1:
Creating
alternatives to
energy and space-
intensive road
transport
Milestone
Approval of the
mobility plans
Approval of
the plan by
the city
representativ
e bodies
Q2 2023
All statutory cities of the Czech Republic (cities
with a population of over 40 000) shall have a
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP)
approved by the city representative bodies, based
on the Urban and Active Mobility Concept
approved by the government.
79
Reform 1:
Creating
alternatives to
energy and space-
intensive road
transport
Milestone
Approval and
entry into force
of the new
Freight
Transport
Concept
Approval by
the
government
Q4 2023
The government shall approve the new Freight
Transport Concept, which will set the conditions
for increasing the share of rail freight transport in
the total volume of transport for the period 2024-
2030. The concept will focus on supporting
multimodal transport, improving freight transport
services and reducing the impact of freight
transport on the environment, public health and
global climate change.
80
Reform 1:
Creating
alternatives to
energy and space-
intensive road
transport
Milestone
Approval of the
transport
service plans.
Approval by
the operators
of public
transport
Q4 2023
All operators of public transport (state, regions
and cities operating public transport) shall
approve a five-year transport service plan, based
on the government-approved Public Transport
Concept.
81
Reform 1:
Creating
alternatives to
energy and space-
intensive road
transport
Target
Reaching an
increased
modal share of
public transport
in CZ cities
bigger than 250
000 inhabitants
and in CZ cities
bigger than 75
000 inhabitants
% (modal
share of
public
transport)
40 % in
cities
bigger
than 250
000
inhabitant
s / 28 %
in cities
bigger
than 75
000
45 % in
cities
bigger
than 250
000
inhabitant
s / 35 %
in cities
bigger
than
75000
Q4 2025
Modal share of public transport in CZ cities
bigger than 250 000 inhabitants and in CZ cities
bigger than 75 000 inhabitants shall increase by
the % clarified in the goal column.
63
Seq.
Num.
Related measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
inhabitant
s
inhabitant
s
82
Reform 1:
Creating
alternatives to
energy and space-
intensive road
transport
Target
Reaching an
increased
modal share of
cycling in CZ
cities bigger
than 250 000
inhabitants and
in CZ cities
bigger than 75
000 inhabitants
% (modal
share of
cycling)
1 % in
cities
bigger
than 250
000
inhabitant
s / 5 % in
cities
bigger
than 75
000
inhabitant
s
5 % in
cities
bigger
than 250
000
inhabitant
s / 10 %
cities
bigger
than 75
000
inhabitant
s
Q4 2025
Modal share of cycling in CZ cities bigger than
250 000 inhabitants and in CZ cities bigger than
75 000 inhabitants shall increase by the %
clarified in the goal column.
83
Investment 1:
New technologies
and digitisation on
railway
infrastructure
Milestone
Definition of
the set of
projects for
Investment 1
Definition of
the set of
projects by
the Ministry
of Transport
Q2 2022
Definition of the set of projects of 41 km of lines
covered by Global System for Mobile
Communications – Railway (GSM-R), 20 newly
installed or more reliably powered base
transceiver stations (BTS) and implementation of
new technologies and equipment for railway
traffic management.
84
Investment 1:
New technologies
and digitisation on
railway
infrastructure
Target
Completion of
two projects
from a
predefined set
of projects.
Number of
projects
0 2 Q2 2024
Completion of two projects from the predefined
set of projects of 41 km of lines covered by
Global System for Mobile Communications –
Railway (GSM-R), 20 newly installed or more
reliably powered base transceiver stations (BTS)
and implementation of new technologies and
equipment for railway traffic management.
64
Seq.
Num.
Related measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
85
Investment 1:
New technologies
and digitisation on
railway
infrastructure
Target
Completion of
six additional
projects from a
predefined set
of projects.
Number of
projects
2 8 Q4 2024
Completion of six additional projects (8 in total)
from the predefined set of projects of 41 km of
lines covered by Global System for Mobile
Communications – Railway (GSM-R), 20 newly
installed or more reliably powered base
transceiver stations (BTS) and implementation of
new technologies and equipment for railway
traffic management.
86
Investment 2:
Electrification of
railways
Milestone
Definition of
the set of
projects for
Investment 2
Definition of
the set of
projects by
the Ministry
of Transport
Q2 2022
Definition of a set of projects comprising 39,7 km
of electrified lines and 4 traction feeder stations
with increased power or newly built.
87
Investment 2:
Electrification of
railways
Target
Completion of
two projects
from a
predefined set
of projects
Number of
projects
0 2 Q2 2023
Completion of two projects from the predefined
set of projects comprising 39,7 km of electrified
lines and 4 traction feeder stations with increased
power or newly built.
88
Investment 2:
Electrification of
railways
Target
Completion of
six additional
projects from a
predefined set
of projects
Number of
projects
2 8 Q2 2024
Completion of six additional projects (8 in total)
from the predefined set of projects comprising
39,7 km of electrified lines and 4 traction feeder
stations with increased power or newly built.
89
Investment 3:
Improving the
environment
(railway
infrastructure
support)
Milestone
Definition of
the set of
projects for
Investment 3
Definition of
the set of
projects by
the Ministry
of Transport
Q2 2022
Definition of a set of projects comprising 121,88
km of modernised lines,9 modernised railway
stations with reconstructed track and safely and
barrier-free accessible platforms and 35 station
buildings with reduced energy intensity, increased
comfort and better services for passengers.
65
Seq.
Num.
Related measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
90
Investment 3:
Improving the
environment
(railway
infrastructure
support)
Target
Completion of
26 projects
from a
predefined set
of projects
Number of
projects
0 26 Q4 2022
Completion of 26 projects from the predefined set
of projects comprising 121,88 km of modernised
lines, 9 modernised railway stations with
reconstructed track and safely and barrier-free
accessible platforms and 35 station buildings with
reduced energy intensity, increased comfort and
better services for passengers.
91
Investment 3:
Improving the
environment
(railway
infrastructure
support)
Target
Completion of
11 additional
projects from a
predefined set
of projects
Number of
projects
26 37 Q4 2023
Completion of 11 additional projects from the
predefined set of projects comprising 121,88 km
of lines modernised, operationally improved or
more resistant to natural influences, 9 modernised
railway stations with reconstructed track and
safely and barrier-free accessible platforms and
35 station buildings with reduced energy
intensity, increased comfort and better services
for passengers.
261
Investment 3:
Improving the
environment
(railway
infrastructure
support)
Target
Completion of
19 additional
projects from a
predefined set
of projects
Number of
projects
37 56 Q4 2024
Completion of 19 additional projects from the
predefined set of projects comprising 121,88 km
of lines modernised, operationally improved or
more resistant to natural influences, 9 modernised
railway stations with reconstructed track and
safely and barrier-free accessible platforms and
35 station buildings with reduced energy
intensity, increased comfort and better services
for passengers.
92
Investment 4:
Road and rail
safety (railway
crossings, bridges
and tunnels, cycle
paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of
level crossings
with an
increased safety
Number of
level
crossings
with an
increased
safety
0 45 Q2 2022
Level crossings with an increased protection
level, with newly installed or modernised
flashlight warning system or mechanical safety
installation.
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(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
93
Investment 4:
Road and rail
safety (railway
crossings, bridges
and tunnels, cycle
paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of
built cycle
paths,
sidewalks and
barrier-free
routes
Length of
built cycle
paths,
sidewalks,
barrier-free
routes - km
0 25 Q2 2022
Length of built cycle path / sidewalk / barrier-free
routes.
94
Investment 4:
Road and rail
safety (railway
crossings, bridges
and tunnels, cycle
paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of
modernised
railway bridges
or tunnels
Number of
modernised
railway
artificial
structures
(bridges /
tunnels)
0 3 Q2 2022
Modernised railway artificial structure for the
operational phase.
95
Investment 4:
Road and rail
safety (railway
crossings, bridges
and tunnels, cycle
paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of
modernised
railway bridges
or tunnels
Number of
modernised
railway
artificial
structures
(bridges /
tunnels)
3 6 Q4 2022
Modernised railway artificial structure for the
operational phase.
96
Investment 4:
Road and rail
safety (railway
crossings, bridges
and tunnels, cycle
paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of
level crossings
with an
increased safety
Number of
level
crossings
with an
increased
safety
45 160 Q4 2022
Level crossings with an increased protection
level, with newly installed or modernised
flashlight warning system or mechanical safety
installation.
97
Investment 4:
Road and rail
safety (railway
crossings, bridges
and tunnels, cycle
Target
Completion of
built cycle
paths,
sidewalks and
Length of
built cycle
paths,
sidewalks,
25 49 Q4 2022
Length of built cycle path / sidewalk / barrier-free
route.
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Related measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
paths and barrier-
free routes)
barrier-free
routes
barrier-free
routes - km
98
Investment 4:
Road and rail
safety (railway
crossings, bridges
and tunnels, cycle
paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of
level crossings
with an
increased safety
Number of
level
crossings
with an
increased
safety
160 291 Q4 2024
Level crossings with an increased protection
level, with newly installed or modernised
flashlight warning system or mechanical safety
installation.
99
Investment 4:
Road and rail
safety (railway
crossings, bridges
and tunnels, cycle
paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of
modernised
railway bridges
or tunnels
Number of
modernised
railway
artificial
structures
(bridges /
tunnels)
6 7 Q2 2023
Modernised railway artificial structure for the
operational phase.
100
Investment 4:
Road and rail
safety (railway
crossings, bridges
and tunnels, cycle
paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of
built cycle
paths,
sidewalks and
barrier-free
routes
Length of
built cycle
paths,
sidewalks,
barrier-free
routes - km
49 85 Q4 2023
Length of built cycle path / sidewalk / barrier-free
routes.
101
Investment 4:
Road and rail
safety (railway
crossings, bridges
and tunnels, cycle
paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of
modernised
railway bridges
or tunnels
Number of
modernised
railway
artificial
structures
(bridges /
tunnels)
7 8 Q4 2023
Modernised railway artificial structure for the
operational phase.
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I. COMPONENT 2.2: REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan addresses the challenge of energy
efficiency in the public sector by means of renovation of state and public buildings and the
modernisation of public lighting.
The component reflects Czechia’s commitments to improve energy efficiency of the national
economy by 2030. It aims to reduce final energy consumption in the relevant state and public
buildings, to increase the number of high-quality renovations in the public sector and to reduce the
final energy consumption of public lighting.
The component supports addressing the country specific recommendation on low carbon and energy
transition, including energy efficiency (country specific recommendation 3 2019) and on clean and
efficient production and use of energy (country specific recommendation 3 2020).
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, when improving the energy performance of state and public
buildings, at least 70 % of construction and demolition waste shall be prepared for reuse or recycling.
I.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Investment 1: Improving the energy performance of state buildings
This investment aims at reducing the final energy consumption in the buildings of the state
administration that do not meet the minimum energy performance requirements in the long term and
at increasing the number of high-quality and moderately deep or deep renovations. Only projects that
achieve, on average, a reduction of primary energy consumption of at least 30 % or a reduction in
CO2 emissions of 30 % shall be financed.
The investment aims at supporting at least 100 building renovation projects including insulation of a
buildings, exchange and renovation of windows and doors, installation of systems based on renewable
energy sources or implementation of improvements of the indoor environment measures having a
demonstrable impact on the energy performance of the buildings.
75 % of projects shall be contracted by 31 December 2024.
In order to better prepare this investment, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall adopt and publish
a model contract for the Energy Performance Contracting method services with a guarantee by 31
December 2021. It shall aim at promoting the implementation of projects with an emphasis on
maximising the yield of energy savings compared to the funds spent.
The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
Investment 2: Improving the energy efficiency of public lighting systems
This investment aims at enabling the renovation of public lighting across different municipalities in
the Czech Republic and at enabling these renovations to be linked to other smart elements such as
supporting the development of electromobility.
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Only projects that achieve, on average, a reduction of primary energy consumption by at least 30 %
or a reduction in CO2 emissions of 30 % shall be financed.
The investment includes supporting at least 800 projects of renovation of public lightning systems
across different municipalities in Czechia, 80 % of which shall be contracted by 31 December 2024.
The investment shall include renewal of lighting systems and the acquisition or optimisation of the
management system.
In order to better prepare this investment, a programme documentation shall be adopted and published
by the Ministry of Industry and Trade by 31 December 2021. It shall establish the timetable and the
conditions for support of the measures to renovate public lightning systems, including the smart
elements.
The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
Investment 3: Improving the energy performance of public buildings
This investment aims at reducing final energy consumption in the public buildings that do not meet
the minimum energy performance requirements in the long term, and at increasing the number of
high-quality and moderately deep or deep renovations. Only projects that achieve, on average, a
reduction of primary energy consumption by at least 30 % or a reduction in CO2 emissions of 30 %
shall be financed.
The investment aims at supporting at least 220 building renovation projects including insulation of a
buildings, exchange and renovation of windows and doors, installation of systems based on renewable
energy sources or implementation of improvements of the indoor environment measures having a
demonstrable impact on the energy performance of the buildings.
75 % of projects shall be contracted by 31 December 2023.
The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
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I.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
102
Investment
1: Improving
the energy
performance
of state
buildings
Milestone
Adoption of
the model
contract by
the Ministry
of Industry
and Trade for
the Energy
Performance
Contracting
method
services with
a guarantee
Publication of
the model
contract on the
Ministry’s
website
Q4 2021
A model contract for the Energy Performance
Contracting method services with a guarantee is
adopted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in order
to promote the implementation of projects with an
emphasis on maximizing the yield of energy savings
compared to the funds spent.
The model contract shall be published on the
Ministry’s website.
103
Investment
1: Improving
the energy
performance
of state
buildings
Target
Award of 75
% of all public
contracts for
building
renovation
projects
achieving at
least 30%
primary
energy
savings
Percentage 0 75 Q4 2024
In total at least 100 building renovation projects shall
be supported under this measure. The target shall be
achieved upon contracting 75% of them. Projects shall
be submitted to the MIT within continuous call and
evaluated based on the established criteria, following a
transparent selection procedure.
Only projects that achieve, on average, a reduction in
primary energy consumption of at least 30 % or a
reduction in CO2 emissions of 30 % shall be chosen
for implementation. The 75 % target refers to projects
with a grant agreement signed. Investments into boiler
replacements including those with natural gas as an
energy source shall be limited to maximum 20 % of the
overall allocation.
104
Investment
1: Improving
the energy
performance
of state
buildings
Target
Reduction of
energy
consumption
Energy
savings in
tera joules
per year
0 140 Q1 2026
The target shall be achieved upon reducing energy
consumption in state buildings by 140 TJ/per year by
31 March 2026 as an outcome of the renovation of
buildings, which shall be demonstrated through energy
performance certificates. Energy consumption shall be
reduced in comparison to the business-as-usual
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measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
scenario (that is the absence of support under
Regulation (EU) 2021/241). Amount of saved energy is
to be determined by measuring and/or estimating
consumption before and after implementation of an
energy efficiency improvement measure, whilst
ensuring normalisation for external conditions that
affect energy consumption.
105
Investment
2: Improving
the energy
performance
of public
lighting
systems
Milestone
Adoption of
programme
documentatio
n by the
Ministry of
Industry and
Trade
regarding
measures to
renovate
public
lightning
systems
Publication of
the programme
documentation
on the
Ministry’s
website
Q4 2021
Programme documentation is prepared by the Ministry
of Industry and Trade and published on the Ministry’s
website. It shall establish the timetable and the
conditions for support of the measures to renovate
public lighting systems, including the smart elements, in
view of the objective of achieving at least 30% primary
energy savings.
106
Investment
2: Improving
the energy
performance
of public
lighting
systems
Target
Award of 80
% of all public
contracts for
renovation of
public
lightning
systems
achieving at
least 30 %
primary
energy
savings
Percentage 0 80 Q4 2024
In total at least 800 projects of renovation of public
lightning systems shall be supported under this
measure. The target shall be achieved upon contracting
80 % of them (namely 640) by 31 December 2024.
Projects shall be evaluated and selected every year,
based on the established criteria, following a
transparent selection procedure.
Only projects that achieve, on average, a reduction in
primary energy consumption of at least 30 % or a
reduction in CO2 emissions of 30% shall be chosen for
implementation. The 80 % target refers to projects with
a grant agreement signed.
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Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
107
Investment
2: Improving
the energy
performance
of public
lighting
systems
Target
Reduction of
energy
consumption
Energy
savings in
tera joules
per year 0 286 Q1 2026
The target shall be achieved upon reducing energy
consumption by 286 TJ/per year by 31 March 2026 as
an outcome of the reconstruction of public lighting,
which shall be demonstrated through energy
performance certificates. Energy consumption shall be
reduced in comparison to the business-as-usual
scenario (that is the absence of support under
Regulation (EU) 2021/241). Amount of saved energy is
to be determined by measuring and/or estimating
consumption before and after implementation of an
energy efficiency improvement measure, whilst
ensuring normalisation for external conditions that
affect energy consumption.
108
Investment
3: Improving
the energy
performance
of public
buildings
Target
Award of 75
% of all public
contracts for
building
renovation
projects
achieving at
least 30 %
primary
energy
savings
Percentage 0 75 Q4 2023
In total at least 220 building renovation projects shall
be supported under this measure. The target shall be
achieved upon contracting 75 % of them. Projects shall
be submitted to the State Environmental Fund within
continuous call and evaluated based on the established
criteria, following a transparent selection procedure.
Only projects that achieve, on average, a reduction in
primary energy consumption of at least 30 % or a
reduction in CO2 emissions of 30% shall be chosen for
implementation. The 75 % target refers to projects with
a grant agreement signed. Investments into boiler
replacements including those with natural gas as an
energy source shall be limited to maximum 20 % of the
overall allocation.
109
Investment
3: Improving
the energy
performance
of public
buildings
Target
Reduction of
energy
consumption
Energy
savings in
tera joules
per year
0 410 Q1 2026
The target shall be achieved upon reducing energy
consumption in state buildings by 410 TJ /per year by
31 March 2026, as an outcome of the renovation of
buildings, which shall be demonstrated through energy
performance certificates. Energy consumption shall be
reduced in comparison to the business-as-usual
scenario (that is the absence of support under
Regulation (EU) 2021/241). Amount of saved energy is
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Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
to be determined by measuring and/or estimating
consumption before and after implementation of an
energy efficiency improvement measure, whilst
ensuring normalisation for external conditions that
affect energy consumption.
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J. COMPONENT 2.3: TRANSITION TO CLEANER ENERGY SOURCES
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenge of
moving from fossil fuels to low-emission and zero-emission energy sources such as photovoltaic
energy. It aims at reducing the emission intensity of the Czech economy and emissions of pollutants,
as well as at the modernisation of the distribution network of heat energy, in particular through the
replacement of steam by hot water, leading to savings in primary energy sources.
The reforms and the investments support addressing country-specific recommendation 3 2019,
according to which Czechia shall focus investment-related economic policy on low carbon and energy
transition, including energy efficiency, taking into account regional disparities and country-specific
recommendation 3 2020, according to which Czechia shall focus investment on the green and digital
transition, in particular on clean and efficient production and use of energy, including in the coal
regions.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
J.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Modernisation of distribution of heat in district heating systems
This measure aims at decarbonising district heating, in particular by increasing energy efficiency,
switching from coal combustion to renewable energy sources, the combustion of natural gas, biomass
and waste, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants.
An assessment of the path towards decarbonisation of district heating in Czechia shall be carried out
and published. This assessment shall guide the investments financed under this component of the
Czech recovery and resilience plan.
The reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2023.
Reform 2: Modernisation of distribution of heat in district heating systems
This measure aims at promoting biomass investment based on biomass waste and residues that can
be extracted in a sustainable manner, with accompanying emission-reducing measures.
An assessment of the trajectories of sustainable use of bioenergy and supply of biomass in Czechia
and its impacts on Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry sinks and biodiversity as well as its
impact on air quality for the period 2020-2030 shall be published. This assessment shall guide
bioenergy investments financed under components 2.2, 2.3 and 2.5 of the Czech recovery and
resilience plan.
The reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2023.
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Investment 1: Development of new photovoltaic energy sources
This measure aims at replacing at least a part of the coal-fired energy sources by sources of
photovoltaic energy.
New capacity of sources of photovoltaic energy of 270 MWp shall be installed and put into operation.
Projects shall include the construction of photovoltaic power plants on the roofs of companies’
buildings including shelters (such as shelters for cars, construction machines or storage of material)
as well as accumulation of energy aiming at optimizing the generation of electricity.
This investment shall be implemented by 31 March 2026.
Investment 2: Modernisation of distribution of heat in district heating systems
This measure aims at reducing coal combustion for heat production (and related electricity
generation) by 2030, in compliance with the adopted assessment of decarbonisation of district heating
in Czechia under reform 1 of this component, in particular by making the district heating highly
efficient and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants through the replacement of steam-
based distribution networks by hot water distribution networks.
It is expected that this measure does not do significant harm to environmental objectives within the
meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of the
measure and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with the
DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, refurbishment of the heat and power
generation facility shall start within three years of the modernisation of the network, in order to
comply with the definition of ‘efficient district heating and cooling’ in Article 2(41) of the Directive
2012/27/EU (“a district heating or cooling system using at least 50 % renewable energy, 50 % waste
heat, 75 % cogenerated heat or 50 % of a combination of such energy and heat”). It shall be ensured
that these heat generation facilities meet the requirements of the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01) and not use solid fossil fuels as a heat source, except those compliant with
the criteria for natural gas-based heat generation specified in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant
harm’ Technical Guidance.
In case biomass is utilised as a fuel source, the investment shall be in line with the sustainability and
the greenhouse gas saving criteria as set out in Article 29 of Directive 2018/2001 on the promotion
of the use of energy from renewable sources (‘the Renewable Energy Directive’, ‘RED II’). Only
biomass waste and residues that can be extracted in a sustainable manner shall be used and the
investment shall be accompanied by emission-reducing measures.
Compliance with the relevant EU and national environmental legislation shall be ensured so
that emissions are within or lower than the emission levels associated with the Best Available
Techniques Conclusions limits (under the Industrial Emission Directive).
The investment shall be implemented through the following measures:
● By 30 June 2024, before the network investment is completed, Czechia shall provide a concrete
plan for investment in heat and power generation facilities, including contractual obligations taken
up by the Czech government to commission the relevant work.
● Achieving primary energy savings of 245 327 GJ resulting from the modernization of heat
distribution networks by 31 March 2026.
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J.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
110
Reform 1:
Modernisati
on of
distribution
of heat in
district
heating
systems
Milestone
Assessmen
t of
decarbonis
ation of
district
heating in
Czechia
Publication
of the
assessment
Q4 2023
Assessment of the path towards decarbonisation of district heating in
Czechia compliant with EU legal requirements including the
requirements contained in the Guidance ‘Do no significant harm’
Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) shall be carried out and published
by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
This assessment shall guide investments financed under this
component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan as well as
investment in the field of decarbonisation of district heating financed
by other EU funds or national sources in full compliance with the
legal requirements including on do not significant harm.
111
Reform 2:
Modernisati
on of
distribution
of heat in
district
heating
systems
Milestone
Assessmen
t of the
trajectories
of
sustainable
supply of
biomass in
Czechia
Publication
of the
assessment
Q4 2023
Assessment of the trajectories of sustainable use of bioenergy and
supply of biomass in Czechia and its impacts on the Land Use, Land-
Use Change and Forestry sinks and biodiversity as well as impact on
air quality for period 2020-2030, compliant with EU legal
requirements including the requirements included in the Guidance
‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01), shall be
carried out and published by the Ministry of Environment in
cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry
of Agriculture.
This assessment shall guide bioenergy investments financed under
components 2.2, 2.3 and 2.5 of the Czech recovery and resilience
plan as well as bioenergy investment in the fields of energy,
transport, environment, climate change, forestry or agriculture
financed by other EU funds or national sources in full compliance
with the legal requirements including on do not significant harm.
112
Investment
1:
Developmen
t of new
photovoltaic
Target
Increase of
installed
capacity of
MWp 0 270 Q1 2026
New capacity of photovoltaic energy sources of 270 MWp shall be
installed and put into operation.
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Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
energy
sources
FVE
sources
113
Investment
2:
Modernisati
on of
distribution
of heat in
district
heating
systems
Milestone
Plan for
investment
in
heat/power
generation
facilities
Submission
to the
Commissio
n
Q2 2024
In accordance with the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance
(2021/C58/01), Czechia shall provide, before the network investment
is completed, a concrete plan for investment in heat/power generation
facilities compliant with the Guidance ‘Do no significant harm’
Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01), in particular the criteria for
natural gas-based heat and power set out in Annex III of the
Guidance, in case natural gas shall be utilised, including through
contractual obligations taken up by the Czech government to
commission the relevant work.
Refurbishment of the heat and power generation facility shall start
within three years of the modernisation of the network, in order to
comply with the definition of ‘efficient district heating and cooling’
in Article 2(41) of the Directive 2012/27/EU (“a district heating or
cooling system using at least 50 % renewable energy, 50 % waste
heat, 75 % cogenerated heat or 50 % of a combination of such energy
and heat”).
114
Investment
2:
Modernisati
on of
distribution
of heat in
district
heating
systems
Target
Primary
energy
savings
resulting
from the
modernisat
ion of heat
distributio
n
Primary
energy
savings
in
gigajoule
s
0
245
327
Q1 2026 Primary energy savings of 245 327 GJ shall be achieved.
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K. COMPONENT 2.4: CLEAN MOBILITY
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan aims at supporting the objectives of the
Updated National Action Plan for Clean Mobility of Czech Republic based on the Directive
2014/94/EU. One of the main strategic goals of the Action Plan is to achieve the operation of between
220 000 and 500 000 electric vehicles in Czechia by 2030. This objective is to be reached by
stimulating demand through subsidies, favouring electric vehicles on the road, supporting the
construction of charging infrastructures and providing information to the public. In addition to the
subsidy programme for businesses, the same initiative has been announced for municipalities,
regions, and other public entities.
The component supports addressing country-specific recommendation 3, 2019, according to which
Czechia shall focus investment on the green and digital transition, in particular on high-capacity
digital infrastructure and technologies, clean and efficient production and use of energy, and
sustainable transport infrastructure, including in the coal regions, and country-specific
recommendation 3, 2020, according to which Czechia shall focus investment-related economic policy
on transport, notably on its sustainability, digital infrastructure, and low carbon and energy transition,
including energy efficiency, taking into account regional disparities.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
K.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Investment 1: Building infrastructure for public transport in the city of Prague
Complemented by Investment 6 under this component, the objective of this measure is to renew and
decarbonise the public transport fleet in Prague. Supporting zero emission electric buses and
trolleybus fleets is expected to contribute to the decarbonisation efforts of both the transport and the
energy sector. In addition, it is expected to improve the air quality and noise levels in the urban
environment. This investment shall aim at increasing the number of charging points for electro buses
and battery trolleybuses in Prague by 52 units and at increasing the section of dynamic charging roads
(electrification of road) for battery trolleybuses by 40 km.
The investment shall be completed by 30 June 2026.
Investment 2: Building infrastructure – Recharging points for private companies
Together with Investment 4 under this component, this investment shall aim at stimulating demand
for electric cars and at supporting the development of hydrogen technology in transport. It shall
consist of increasing the number of recharging points for private companies by 1500 units.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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Investment 3: Building infrastructure – Recharging points for residential buildings
With the objective to contribute to the development of electric vehicles, this investment shall consist
of increasing the number of recharging points in residential buildings, both in private garage and
parking spaces reserved for the residents of the building, by 2880 units.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 4: Aid for purchase of vehicles – vehicles (electric, H2, cargo ebikes) for private
companies
With the objective of stimulating demand for zero emission vehicle, this investment shall aim at
increasing the number of alternative fuel vehicles (electric, H2) for business by 2670 units (2170
battery electric and hydrogen cars and vans, 500 cargo ebikes).
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 5: Aid for purchase of vehicles (electric, H2) and infrastructure for municipalities,
regions, state administration and other public entities and other organisations.
This investment shall aim at increasing the number of alternative fuel vehicles (electric, H2) for
municipalities, regions, state administration by 1485 units and at increasing the number of recharging
points for municipalities, regions and state administration by 200 units.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 6: Aid for purchase of vehicles (battery trolleybuses and low-floor tramways) for
public transport in the city of Prague
This investment shall aim at supporting the purchase of 20 battery powered trolleybuses and 20 low-
floor trams for the city of Prague.
The investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
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Seq.
Num.
Related Measure
(Reform or Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
115
Investment 1: Building
infrastructure for public
transport in the city of
Prague
Target
Number of
recharging points
for the city of
Prague
Number 0 52 Q4 2025
At least 52 new recharging points shall be
operational for the city of Prague.
116
Investment 1: Building
infrastructure for public
transport in the city of
Prague
Target
Number of
kilometres of
dynamic charging
road for the city of
Prague
Km of 0 40 Q2 2026
At least 40 km of dynamic charging road for
battery trolley bus for the city of Prague shall be
ready to operate.
117
Investment 2: Building
infrastructure – Recharging
points for private
companies
Target
Number of
recharging points
deployed for
private companies
Number of 0 1500 Q4 2025
At least 1500 new recharging points shall be
operational.
118
Investment 3: Building
infrastructure – Recharging
points for residential
buildings
Target
Number of
recharging points
deployed for
residential
buildings
Number of 0 2 880 Q4 2025
At least 2880 new recharging points shall be
operational.
119
Investment 4: Aid for
purchase of vehicles –
vehicles (electric, H2,
bikes) for private
companies
Target
Number of
vehicles (electric,
H2, bikes) for
private companies
Number of 0 2670 Q4 2025
At least 2670 new zero emission vehicles (2170
zero-emission cars and vans, 500 cargo e-bikes) for
business shall be purchased.
120
Investment 5: Aid for
purchase of vehicles
(electric, H2) and
infrastructure for
municipalities, regions,
state administration
Target
Number of
vehicles (electric,
H2) for
municipalities,
regions, state
administration
Number of 0 1 485 Q4 2025
At least 1 485 new zero emission vehicles (electric,
H2) for municipalities, regions, state administration
shall be purchased.
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Num.
Related Measure
(Reform or Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
121
Investment 5: Aid for
purchase of vehicles
(electric, H2) and
infrastructure for
municipalities, regions,
state administration and
other public entities
Target
Number of
charging stations
for municipalities,
regions, state
administration and
other public
entities
Number of 0 200 Q4 2025
At least 200 new charging stations for
municipalities, regions, state administration and
other public entities and organisations shall be
operational.
122
Investment 6: Aid for
purchase of vehicles
(battery trolleybuses and
low-floor tramways) for
public transport in the city
of Prague
Target
Number of
vehicles (battery
trolleybuses and
low-floor trams)
for public
transport in the
city of Prague
Number of 0 40 Q1 2026
At least 40 new zero emission vehicles (20 battery
trolleybuses and 20 low-floor trams) for public
transport in the city of Prague shall be operational.
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L. COMPONENT 2.5: BUILDING RENOVATION AND AIR PROTECTION
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenges of
reducing energy and water consumption in residential buildings, improving quality of living in these
buildings, reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants by replacing solid fuel-fired
boilers, adapting residential buildings to the effects of climate change, constructing new buildings, as
well as awareness-raising regarding energy savings, the use of renewable energy sources and
adaptation to climate change in the residential sector. The component shall be implemented under the
New Green Savings (NGS) 2030 support programme.
The reforms and the investments included in this component support addressing country-specific
recommendation 3 2019, according to which Czechia shall focus investment-related economic policy
on low carbon and energy transition, including energy efficiency, taking into account regional
disparities, and country-specific recommendation 3 2020, according to which Czechia shall focus
investment on the green transition, in particular on clean and efficient production and use of energy,
including in the coal regions.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, the investments shall be in line with the
sustainability and the greenhouse gas (GHG) saving criteria as set out in Article 29 of Directive
2018/2001 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (‘the Renewable Energy
Directive’, ‘RED II’). These requirements shall apply to all installations irrespective of thresholds
included in RED II. The investments shall comply with the RRF Regulation requirement of at least
80 % greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biomass in relation to the GHG saving
methodology and the fossil fuel comparator set out in Annex VI to RED II. In residential
environments, investments in biomass boilers should not jeopardise the attainment of Directive
2008/50/EU. The investments shall comply with eco-design requirements (i.e. the requirements of
Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council) and be classified in one of
the two highest significantly represented energy efficiency classes within the meaning of Article 7(2)
of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council. These requirements
shall be met for all fuels and all loading methods. The investments shall be guided and be consistent
with the assessment of the trajectories of sustainable use of bioenergy and supply of biomass in
Czechia and its impacts on the Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry sinks and biodiversity as
well as impact on air quality for period 2020-2030, which is part of reform 2 under component 2.3.
The energy renovation of buildings, the use of RES in the residential sector and the exchange of solid
fuel boilers shall increase the efficiency of domestic heating and is a key measure to meet the national
reduction targets under Directive EU 2016/2284 and to achieve air quality standards under air quality
improvement programmes. Emission reductions shall also have a positive impact on water quality,
especially the reduction of benzo(a)pyrene emissions.
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L.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Renovation wave in the household sector
This measure aims at supporting the implementation of energy efficiency improvements in residential
buildings, including the optimisation of such support and the introduction of a qualitatively new level
of project preparation. The measure shall also raise awareness of the possibilities to reduce energy
needs and gradually change the behaviour of energy consumers.
The reform shall be achieved through the following actions:
• The New Green Savings 2030 programme shall be upgraded by optimising the setting of support
conditions, by increasing the requirements for medium-scale renovations (saving 30 % of primary
energy consumption), by increasing the emphasis on complex energy renovations, by reinforcing
support for the construction of new houses with higher energy efficiency standards, and by
supporting efficient water management.
• A two-stage pre-project preparation shall be introduced for households: a basic assessment of
renovation options, alternatives, investment intensity, energy cost savings, the possible level of
subsidy from the New Green Savings (first stage) and an overview of possible measures to
renovate houses and use renewable energy sources in them, including an assessment of the
economic efficiency and feasibility of these measures (second stage). The two-stage pre-project
support shall significantly improve investment support, especially for lower income households.
• The energy consultation centres of the National Network of Local Action Groups shall be
integrated in the network of local energy agencies.
• The support for training and retraining of workers deploying green construction, green
technologies or materials under the State programme for supporting energy savings (EFEKT)
shall be strengthened and expanded to foster the quality preparation and implementation of
energy-saving projects.
• The existing system of environmental education and awareness-raising in eco-centres targeted at
children and young people shall be extended to the entire general public and shall have a
significant new focus on energy saving, use of renewable energy sources, climate change and
adaptation to climate change.
The reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
Reform 2: Support for energy communities
This measure aims at establishing ‘energy communities’ involving residential and entrepreneurial
sector actively in renewable energy use as well as awareness-raising and training focused on
developing community-based energy.
The reform shall be achieved through the following actions:
• The New Green Savings 2030 programme shall support the installation of new renewable energy
sources in a way that eliminates obstacles to their future integration in the wider energy
community. The New Green Savings 2030 programme shall also support smaller common multi-
home energy storage sites or the creation of energy communities within individual multi-family
buildings and other investment measures linked to energy communities.
• The establishment of energy communities as well as awareness-raising and education focused on
developing energy communities shall be supported by non-investment measures.
The reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
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Investment 1: Renovation and revitalisation of buildings for energy savings
This measure aims at saving energy in residential buildings, constructing new residential buildings
that exceed mandatory energy standards, replacing non-compliant combustion sources in households
using solid fuels with gas condensing boilers of energy class A, using renewable energy sources as
part of comprehensive energy renovation of buildings, and adapting to climate change, including
water management. Smart energy solutions at the level of individual households, houses or small
groups of houses such as smart meters, common energy storage sites and demand aggregation shall
be promoted.
The cost of installing gas-condensing boilers shall represent a maximum of 20 % of the overall
renovation programme cost and be installed in order to replace solid-fuel-based boilers. The energy
efficiency scheme shall incentivise beneficiaries to install new gas-fired boilers and to adopt other
energy efficiency measures as well.
The renovation programme shall lead, on average, to a 30% reduction in the Primary Energy Demand
of the buildings renovated.
A maximum of 10 % of the total allocation of this measure shall support the construction of new
buildings. The new buildings supported shall have a Primary Energy Demand that is at least 20 %
lower than the Near Zero Energy Buildings requirement.
At least 70 % of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste shall be prepared for reuse,
recycling, or other material recovery. EU Level(s) indicators shall be used to assess and report on the
sustainability performance of buildings, throughout the full life cycle of buildings.
Vulnerable energy consumers shall be also supported.
The investment shall be implemented through the following projects:
• Projects for reduction of energy consumption by 1 200 TJ/year contracted as of 1 February 2020.
• Reduction of energy consumption by 1 900 TJ/year and reduction of CO2 emissions by 100
kt/year by 31 December 2025.
Investment 2: Replacement of stationary sources of pollution in households with renewable
energy sources
This measure aims at replacing non-compliant combustion sources in households using solid fuels
with low-emission heating sources (heat pumps, biomass boilers), and installing renewable energy
sources suitable for the housing sector, in particular photovoltaic and photothermal systems.
The investment shall be implemented through the following projects:
• Projects for reduction of energy consumption by 720 TJ/year and reduction of CO2 emissions by
100 kt/year
• Reduction of energy consumption by 1 500 TJ/year and reduction of CO2 emissions by 170 kt
CO2/year by 30 September 2023.
• Reduction of energy consumption by 4 500 TJ/year and reduction of CO2 emissions by 500 kt
CO2/year by 31 December 2025.
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• Reduction of energy consumption by 415 TJ/year and reduction of CO2 emissions by 66 kt/year
reached through the support of socially disadvantaged groups of the population by 31 December
2025.
Investment 3: Support for pre-project preparation and awareness raising, education, training
and information in the field of energy saving and reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases
and other air pollutants
This measure aims at supporting the pre-project preparation of energy-saving renovations, heat
exchanges for more energy-efficient energy and in particular, automation in the management of
energy consumption in the housing sector, including education and training in these areas. 40
community energy project preparation projects, 3 600 project preparation studies for family houses,
1 200 project preparation studies for apartment buildings and 50 projects of Energy Consultation and
Information Centres shall be completed.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
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Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
123
Reform 1:
Renovation
wave in the
household
sector
Milestone
Consultation
and training
services for
renovation
wave in the
household
sector and
timetable for
implementing
measures
included in air
quality plans
Entry into
operation of
consultation
and training
services and
submission
to the
Commission
of timetable
for
implementin
g measures
included in
air quality
plans
Q4 2025
A two-stage pre-project preparation shall be introduced for households.
The energy consultation centres of the National Network of Local
Action Groups shall be integrated in the network of local energy
agencies, an energy advisory system composed of the Energy
Consultation and Information Centres and individual Local Action
Groups.
The focus of the State programme for supporting energy savings
(EFEKT) shall be expanded to cover the demand for training and
retraining of workers deploying green construction, green technologies
or materials, and enhancing the quality preparation and implementation
of energy-saving projects.
The existing system of environmental education and awareness-raising
targeted at children and young people shall be extended to the entire
general public and shall have a new focus on energy saving, use of
renewable energy sources, climate change and adaptation to climate
change.
A timetable for the implementation of measures included in the
approved air quality plans focused on the agglomerations with the
highest levels of exceedances shall be elaborated and their
implementation shall start by 30 June 2022.
124
Reform 2:
Support for
pre-project
preparation
and support of
community
energy
projects
Target
Advisory
services on
energy
communities
Number of
energy
communitie
s supported
0 40 Q4 2025
Advisory services on the installation of new renewable energy sources
in a way as to eliminate obstacles to their future integration in the
wider energy community, smaller common multi-home energy storage
sites, the creation of energy communities within individual multi-
family buildings and other investment measures linked to energy
communities shall be introduced in each region of Czechia by the
regional office of the State Environment Fund.
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Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
The establishment of 40 energy communities as well as awareness-
raising and education focused on developing energy communities shall
be supported by advisory services of the State Environment Fund.
125
Investment 1:
Renovation
and
revitalisation
of buildings
for energy
savings
Target
Projects
contracted for
reduction of
energy
consumption
Energy
savings in
terra joules
per year
0 1 200 Q3 2024
Projects for reduction of energy consumption by 1 200 TJ/year shall be
contracted by the State Environment Fund as of February 2020.
Only projects that, on average, achieve a reduction in primary energy
consumption of at least 30 % shall be chosen for implementation.
Investments into gas-condensing boiler replacements shall be limited to
maximum 20 % of the overall allocation of measure 2.5.1.
126
Investment 1:
Renovation
and
revitalisation
of buildings
for energy
savings
Target
Reduction of
energy
consumption
and reduction
of CO2
emissions
Energy
savings in
terra joules
per year
1 200
1
900
Q4 2025
Energy consumption and CO2 emissions shall be reduced by 1 900
TJ/year and by 100 kt/year, respectively by 31 December 2025, which
shall be demonstrated through energy performance certificates.
Only projects that, on average, achieve a reduction in primary energy
consumption of at least 30 % shall be chosen for implementation.
Investments into gas-condensing boiler replacements shall be limited to
maximum 20 % of the overall allocation of measure 2.5.1.
127
Investment 2:
Replacement
of stationary
sources of
pollution in
households
with
renewable
energy sources
Target
Projects
contracted for
reduction of
energy
consumption
and reduction
of CO2
emissions
Energy
savings in
terra joules
per year
0 720 Q3 2023
Projects for reduction of energy consumption and CO2 emissions by
720 TJ/year and by 100 kt/year, respectively, shall be contracted by the
State Environment Fund by 30 September 2021.
As regards biomass, at least 80 % greenhouse gas (GHG) emission
savings shall be achieved from the use of biomass in relation to the
GHG saving methodology and the relative fossil fuel comparator set
out in Annex VI to Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
128
Investment 2:
Replacement
of stationary
sources of
pollution in
households
Target
Reduction of
energy
consumption
and CO2
emissions
Energy
savings in
terra joules
per year
720 1 500 Q3 2023
Energy consumption and CO2 emissions shall be reduced by 1 500
TJ/year and 170 kt/year, respectively, by 30 September 2023, which
shall be demonstrated through energy performance certificates.
As regards biomass, at least 80 % greenhouse gas (GHG) emission
savings shall be achieved from the use of biomass in relation to the
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Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
with
renewable
energy sources
(35%
implemented)
GHG saving methodology and the relative fossil fuel comparator set
out in Annex VI to Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
129
Investment 2:
Replacement
of stationary
sources of
pollution in
households
with
renewable
energy sources
Target
Reduction of
energy
consumption
and reduction
of CO2
emissions
Energy
savings in
terra joules
per year
1 500 4 500 Q4 2025
Energy consumption and CO2 emissions shall be reduced by 14 500
TJ/year and by 500 kt/year, respectively, by 31 December 2025, which
shall be demonstrated through energy performance certificates.
Energy consumption and CO2 emissions shall be reduced by 430
TJ/year and by 69 kt/year, respectively, through the support of socially
disadvantaged groups of the population by 31 December 2025.
Reductions shall be demonstrated through energy performance
certificates.
As regards biomass, at least 80 % greenhouse gas (GHG) emission
savings shall be achieved from the use of biomass in relation to the
GHG saving methodology and the relative fossil fuel comparator set
out in Annex VI to Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
130
Investment 3:
Support for
pre-project
preparation
and awareness
raising,
education,
training and
information in
the field of
energy saving
and reduction
of emissions of
greenhouse
gases and
other air
pollutants
Target
Pre-project
preparation
projects,
studies,
trainings and
community
energy
projects
Number of
projects
0 4 890 Q4 2025
4 890 projects, including 40 community energy project preparation
projects, 3 600 project preparation studies for family houses, 1 200
project preparation studies for apartment buildings and 50 projects of
Energy Consultation and Information Centres, shall be completed.
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M. COMPONENT 2.6: NATURE PROTECTION AND ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing, in line with the
“Strategy on adaptation to climate change in Czech Republic”, the challenges arising from climate
change in the following priority areas: forest management, agriculture, water regime in the landscape,
Water management and biodiversity.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
M.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Investment 1: Flood protection
This measure aims at protecting populated areas against the negative effects of flood, at improving
water retention in the landscape, and at facilitating the natural treatment of existing water structures
in built-up areas. The investment shall support flood protection projects (e.g. identification of water
retention potential; establishment, treatment and reconstruction of polders and absorbing grass strips;
construction and reconstruction of natural water reservoirs; or other measures to achieve a retardation
of surface run-off and a reduction in flood wave speed).
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2024.
Investment 2: Small watercourses and small water reservoirs
The measure aims at a significant improvement in the morphological condition of existing small
watercourses and small water reservoirs, in the revitalisation of small water courses, and in the
construction of new close-to-nature small ponds. It contributes to water retention, and it increases the
development of coastal vegetation and water retention in water courses. It also leads to increased
safety in the event of flows in towns and municipalities.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Investment 3: Land consolidation
The measure aims at increasing the ecological stability of the landscape and its resilience to climate
change, at promoting biodiversity and non-productive functions of the landscape and at protecting
agricultural lands and water resources. The measures shall be based on an assessment of water
retention potential in the landscape and shall focus primarily on protecting the quality and quantity
of soil and water, dividing large plots of agricultural land by landscape features, implementing nature-
based anti-erosion measures (balks, diagonals, trenches, grass strips) in the landscape to eliminate the
adverse effects of surface runoff. Water retention measures shall focus mainly on projects such as
restoration of wetlands, revitalisation of watercourses and creation of ponds. This investment shall
also include the implementation of green infrastructure measures supporting biodiversity such as bio
centres and bio corridors.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2024.
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Investment 4: Building forests resilient to climate change
This measure aims at restoring a stable forest by planting native and heterogeneous species, while
aiming for multigenerational and spatial composition of the forest to be resilient to climate change,
and consistent with the National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation. This investment shall
be complemented by an amendment to the ministerial decree on forest management planning, which
shall specifically pave the way for multigenerational, multispecies and resilient forests.
The investment shall be completed by 30 September 2024.
Investment 5: Water retention in forest
This measure aims at strengthening water retention capacity in forests through the implementation of
projects improving soil, water and microclimatic conditions such as treatment of forest watercourses,
small water reservoirs in forests, and natural water retention measures aimed at slowing down the
runoff, and through the monitoring of accelerated erosion and the protection of the shedding basins.
The investment shall be completed by 31 March 2024.
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Seq.
Num.
Related
Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative
indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
131
Investment
1: Flood
protection
Milestone
Notification of
award of flood
protection
contracts
Notification
of awarded
projects and
contracted
tenderers
by [name of
managing
authority]
Q1 2022
Notification of awarded flood protection projects (total number
of projects: 40). For each project, full compliance with the
requirements of the Water Framework Directive shall be
ensured and demonstrated before the commencement of any
construction works.
132
Investment
1: Flood
Protection
Target
T1: Completion
of 15 projects
aiming at
establishing
resilient flood
protection.
Number of
projects
0 15 Q4 2022
First completion report by independent engineer for 15 listed
projects. In line with the National Action plan for Climate
Change Adaptation and State Policy of the Environment in the
Czech Republic 2030 with a view to 2050, nature-based
solutions shall be given a preference, while constructing and/or
refurbishing of artificial concrete-based flood protection
infrastructure shall be avoided as much as possible.
The listed projects shall be implemented only once permits are
granted by the relevant water authority based on an
environmental impact assessment, where this is required in
accordance with Directive 2011/92/EU, and relevant
assessments in the context of Directive 2000/60/EC. These
permits shall assess all potential impacts on the status of water
bodies within the same river basin and on protected habitats and
species directly dependent on water, considering in particular
migration corridors, free-flowing rivers or ecosystems close to
undisturbed conditions, as well as current pressures related to
water abstraction. The impact assessment shall establish that the
project (i) does not significantly or irreversibly impact affected
water bodies, nor prevent the specific water body to which it
relates nor other water bodies in the same river basin to achieve
good status or potential, and (ii) does not significantly
negatively impact on protected habitats and species directly
dependent on water. Projects shall contribute to the
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Related
Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative
indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
achievement of good ecological status or potential of the water
bodies concerned in accordance with the requirements of the
Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC.
Similarly, all the necessary results and conditions from the
Environmental Impact Assessment completed in accordance
with Directive 2011/92/EU, shall be respected (in particular
stakeholders’ consultation) as well as relevant assessments
under the Habitats Directive, as included in the conditions
stipulated by the nature protection authorities.
Regarding the projects aiming at reconstruction or
modernization of dams: the project’s design shall incorporate
the necessary results and conditions from the Environmental
Impact Assessment, which shall be completed in accordance
with Directive 2011/92/EU as well as relevant assessments in
the context of Directive 2000/60/EC, including the
implementation of required mitigation measures, ensuring
compliance with the DNSH Technical Guidance
(2021/C58/01). Any measures identified in the framework of
the EIA and the assessment under Directive 2000/60/EC as
necessary to ensure compliance with the DNSH principle shall
be integrated into the project and strictly complied with at the
stages of construction, operation and decommissioning of the
infrastructure. The completion report shall confirm the full
respect of the outcome of the EIA including the implementation
of required mitigation measures, ensuring compliance with the
DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01). A risk analysis of
the project shall be conducted. This risk analysis shall also
address future climatic conditions. Any reconstruction or
modernization shall not lead to an increase of the dam capacity
133
Investment
1: Flood
Protection
Target
T2: Completion
of additional 23
projects aiming
at establishing
Number of
projects
15 38 Q4 2024
Second completion report by an independent engineer for an
additional 23 listed projects. In line with the National Action
plan for Climate Change Adaptation and State Policy of the
Environment in the Czech Republic 2030 with a view to 2050,
nature-based solutions shall be given a preference, while
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Investment)
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Target
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Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative
indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
resilient flood
protection.
constructing and/or refurbishing of artificial concrete-based
flood protection infrastructure shall be avoided as much as
possible.
The listed projects shall be implemented only once permits are
granted by the relevant water authority based on an
environmental impact assessment, where required in
accordance with Directive 2011/92/EU, and relevant
assessments in the context of Directive 2000/60/EC. These
permits shall assess all potential impacts on the status of water
bodies within the same river basin and on protected habitats and
species directly dependent on water, considering in particular
migration corridors, free-flowing rivers or ecosystems close to
undisturbed conditions, as well as current pressures related to
water abstraction The impact assessment shall establish that the
project (i) does not significantly or irreversibly impact affected
water bodies, nor prevent the specific water body to which it
relates nor other water bodies in the same river basin to achieve
good status or potential, and (ii) does not significantly
negatively impact on protected habitats and species directly
dependent on water. Projects shall contribute to the
achievement of good ecological status or potential of the water
bodies concerned in accordance with the requirements of the
Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC
Similarly, all the necessary results and conditions from the
Environmental Impact Assessment, completed in accordance
with Directive 2011/92/EU shall be respected (in particular
stakeholders’ consultation) as well as relevant assessments
under the Habitats Directive, as included in the conditions
stipulated by the nature protection authorities.
Regarding the projects aiming at reconstruction or
modernization of dams: the project’s design shall incorporate
the necessary results and conditions from the Environmental
Impact Assessment, which shall be completed in accordance
with Directive 2011/92/EU as well as relevant assessments in
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the context of Directive 2000/60/EC, including the
implementation of required mitigation measures, ensuring
compliance with the DNSH Technical Guidance
(2021/C58/01). Any measures identified in the framework of
the EIA and the assessment under Directive 2000/60/EC as
necessary to ensure compliance with the DNSH principle shall
be integrated into the project and strictly complied with at the
stages of construction, operation and decommissioning of the
infrastructure. The completion report shall confirm the full
respect of the outcome of the EIA including the implementation
of required mitigation measures, ensuring compliance with the
DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01). A risk analysis of
the project shall be conducted. This risk analysis shall also
address future climatic conditions. Any reconstruction or
modernization shall not lead to an increase of the dam capacity
134
Investment
2: Small
watercourses
and water
reservoirs
Milestone
Submission by
the Ministry of
Agriculture of
the list of
projects to be
supported
under
investment 2
Submission
of the list of
projects to
be
supported
under
investment
2
Q3 2021
The Ministry of Agriculture shall submit to the Commission a
database including identification of the projects, a short
description and timeline for completion. The projects shall
consist of construction and reconstruction of small water
reservoirs throughout the Czech Republic. The projects’
designs shall incorporate the necessary results and conditions
from the Environmental Impact Assessment, which shall be
completed in accordance with Directive 2011/92/EU as well as
relevant assessments in the context of Directive 2000/60/EC
and Council Directive 92/43/EE.
135
Investment
2: Small
watercourses
and water
reservoirs
Target
T1: Completion
of 50% of the
small
watercourses
and water
reservoirs
projects
Number of
projects
0 450 Q2 2022
Completion report by an independent engineer for 50% of the
projects. In line with the National Action plan for Climate
Change Adaptation and State Policy of the Environment in the
Czech Republic 2030 with a view to 2050, nature-based
solutions shall be given a preference, while constructing and/or
refurbishing of artificial concrete-based flood protection
infrastructure shall be avoided as much as possible.
The projects shall be implemented only once permits are
granted by the relevant water authority based on an
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environmental impact assessment and relevant assessments in
the context of Directive 2000/60/EC. These permits shall assess
all potential impacts on the status of water bodies within the
same river basin and on protected habitats and species directly
dependent on water, considering in particular migration
corridors, free-flowing rivers or ecosystems close to
undisturbed conditions, as well as current pressures related to
water abstraction The impact assessment shall establish that the
project (i) does not significantly or irreversibly impact affected
water bodies, nor prevent the specific water body to which it
relates nor other water bodies in the same river basin to achieve
good status or potential, and (ii) does not significantly
negatively impact on protected habitats and species directly
dependent on water. Good ecological status/potential of the
relevant water bodies in accordance with the requirements of
the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC has been achieved
and evidenced by latest relevant supporting data.
Similarly, all the necessary results and conditions from the
Environmental Impact Assessment, which shall be completed
in accordance with Directive 2011/92/EU shall be respected (in
particular stakeholders’ consultation) as well as relevant
assessments under the Habitats Directive as included in the
conditions stipulated by the nature protection authorities.
In case water reservoirs are intended for irrigation, any
expansion of existing irrigation system (including through
increased use of water, i.e. not only physical expansion), even
via more efficient methods, is not supported where concerned
water bodies (surface or ground waters) are, or projected (in the
context of intensifying climate change) to be in less than good
status or potential.
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Unit of
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136
Investment
2: Small
watercourses
and water
reservoirs
Target
T2: Completion
of 50%
additional small
watercourses
and water
reservoirs
Number of
projects
450 900 Q4 2023
Completion report by an independent engineer certified by the
Ministry of Agriculture for the remaining 50% of the projects.
In line with the National Action plan for Climate Change
Adaptation and State Policy of the Environment in the Czech
Republic 2030 with a view to 2050, nature-based solutions shall
be given a preference, while constructing and/or refurbishing of
artificial concrete-based flood protection infrastructure shall be
avoided as much as possible.
The projects shall be implemented only once permits are
granted by the relevant water authority based on an
environmental impact assessment and relevant assessments in
the context of Directive 2000/60/EC. These permits shall assess
all potential impacts on the status of water bodies within the
same river basin and on protected habitats and species directly
dependent on water, considering in particular migration
corridors, free-flowing rivers or ecosystems close to
undisturbed conditions, as well as current pressures related to
water abstraction The impact assessment shall establish that the
project (i) does not significantly or irreversibly impact affected
water bodies, nor prevent the specific water body to which it
relates nor other water bodies in the same river basin to achieve
good status or potential, and (ii) does not significantly
negatively impact on protected habitats and species directly
dependent on water. Projects shall contribute to the
achievement of good ecological status or potential of the water
bodies concerned in accordance with the requirements of the
Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC
Similarly, all the necessary results and conditions from the
Environmental Impact Assessment, completed in accordance
with Directive 2011/92/EU shall be respected (in particular
stakeholders’ consultation) as well as relevant assessments
under the Habitats Directive, as included in the conditions
stipulated by the nature protection authorities.
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In case water reservoirs are intended for irrigation, any
expansion of existing irrigation system (including through
increased use of water, i.e. not only physical expansion), even
via more efficient methods, is not supported where concerned
water bodies (surface or ground waters) are, or projected (in the
context of intensifying climate change) to be in less than good
status or potential.
137 Investment
3: Land
consolidatio
n
Target
Completion of
green
infrastructure
projects
promoting
biodiversity
including bio
centres, bio
corridors and
planting of
locally typical
greenery in the
agriculture
landscape (in
ha of land
served by the
investment).
Hectares
of green
infrastructu
re projects 0 90 Q4 2024
At least 90ha of green infrastructures projects shall be
completed. These projects shall be based on an assessment of
water retention in the landscape by the local authority of the
State administration for environmental protection and shall be
in line with the National Action Plan for Climate Change
Adaptation and the Strategy of Biodiversity Protection of the
Czech Republic, River Basin Management Plans and Floods
Risk Management Plans.
138
Investment
3: Land
consolidatio
n
Target
Completion of
environmental
protection
activities and
adaptation to
climate change
(in ha of land
served by the
investment).
Hectares of
land
0 150 Q4 2024
At least 150ha of environmental protection activities and
adaptation to climate change projects are completed. These
activities shall focus primarily on the protection of soil and
water, both quantity and quality. Individual projects shall
implement anti-erosion actions in the landscape (ditches,
overhangs, borders, grass strips and other retardation elements)
to eliminate the adverse effects, especially of torrential rains.
These actions, which help retain water in the landscape, mainly
from the increasingly frequent torrential rainfall, shall support
the infiltration of water into the underground, decrease water
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Unit of
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evaporation in the agricultural landscape and shall provide
support for a small water cycle, reduce water pollution and soil
removal. Investments in infrastructure (like local roads) shall be
excluded.
139
Investment
4: Building
forests
resilient to
climate
change
Milestone
Amendment to
the ministerial
decree on forest
management
planning
(amendment to
Decree No.
84/1996 Coll.
on forest
management
planning)
Entry into
force of the
Amendmen
t to
ministerial
decree on
forest
managemen
t planning
(amendmen
t to Decree
No.
84/1996
Coll. on
forest
managemen
t planning)
Q1 2023
Amendment to the ministerial decree on forest management
planning, which shall specifically pave the way for
multigenerational, multispecies and resilient forests shall be
adopted. The amendment to Forest Management Decree shall
aim at the creation of genuine multigenerational forest,
introduce innovative methods of forest managements planning
for the forests with rich age structure. The Decree shall assure
that the tree species composition of newly planted forests aims
for close-to-nature composition with significant increase of
broadleaved species (so-called "recommended composition" by
the research).
140
Investment
4: Building
forests
resilient to
climate
change
Target
T1:
Reforestation
of 12000 ha of
areas by
ameliorative
and stabilising
tree species
Hectares
of
reforestatio
n
0 12000 Q3 2022
Completion report by an independent body for 12000 ha
reforestation projects. The reforestation shall aim to ensure
multigenerational, multispecies forest with regard to spatial
composition which are managed according to a continuous
cover forestry approach. Even-aged monospecific forests shall
be replaced by more biodiverse ecosystems, restricting the use
of clear-cutting to cases where it is needed to ensure forest
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health and effective regeneration, and limiting the size of the
clear-cut area as much as possible.
Native tree species shall be used, unless it can be demonstrated
that they are no longer adapted to projected climatic and pedo-
hydrological conditions. Also, admixtures of not more than
25% of Douglas fir in mixed stands shall be accepted
• where allowed by national legislation
• excluding Natura 2000 and other protected areas
• and if the suitability of Douglas fir for the projected climatic
conditions of the site of reforestation can be demonstrated.
141
Investment
4: Building
forests
resilient to
climate
change
Target
T2:
Reforestation
of additional
24000ha of
areas by
ameliorative
and stabilising
tree species
Hectares
of
reforestatio
n
12000 36000 Q3 2024
Completion report by an independent body for an additional
24000ha. The reforestation shall aim to ensure
multigenerational, multispecies forest with regard to spatial
composition which are managed according to a continuous
cover forestry approach. Even-aged monospecific forests shall
be replaced by more biodiverse ecosystems, restricting the use
of clear-cutting to cases where it is needed to ensure forest
health and effective regeneration, and limiting the size of the
clear-cut area as much as possible.
Native tree species shall be used, unless it can be demonstrated
that they are no longer adapted to projected climatic and pedo-
hydrological conditions. Also, admixtures of not more than
25% of Douglas fir in mixed stands shall be accepted
• where allowed by national legislation
• excluding Natura 2000 and other protected areas
• and if the suitability of Douglas fir for the projected climatic
conditions of the site of reforestation can be demonstrated.
142
Investment
5: Water
retention in
forest
Target
T1: Completion
of 40 projects
of torrent
control (small
scale wooden
and natural
stone dams) to
Number of
projects
0 40 Q1 2023
Completion report by an independent body for 40 projects.
Projects shall be as far as possible nature-based (in line with the
National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation as well as
the National Policy of the Czech Republic to combat droughts).
The projects’ designs shall incorporate the necessary results and
conditions from the Environmental Impact Assessment, which
shall be completed in accordance with Directive 2011/92/EU as
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slow down
surface runoff
and water
retention
projects in
forests
(retention and
small
reservoirs).
well as relevant assessments in the context of Directive
2000/60/EC and Council Directive 92/43/EE.
143
Investment
5: Water
retention in
forest
Target
T2: Completion
of 20 additional
projects of
torrent control
(small scale
wooden and
natural stone
dams) to slow
down surface
runoff and
water retention
projects in
forests
(retention and
small
reservoirs).
Number of
projects
40 60 Q1 2024
Completion report by an independent body certified for 20
additional projects. Projects shall be as far as possible nature-
based (in line with the National Action Plan for Climate Change
Adaptation as well as the National Policy of the Czech Republic
to combat droughts). The projects’ designs shall incorporate the
necessary results and conditions from the Environmental
Impact Assessment, which shall be completed in accordance
with Directive 2011/92/EU as well as relevant assessments in
the context of Directive 2000/60/EC and Council Directive
92/43/EE.
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N. COMPONENT 2.7: CIRCULAR ECONOMY, RECYCLING AND INDUSTRIAL WATER
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan supports addressing the challenge of waste
generation and raw material dependency, with the objective of supporting the transition to a circular
economy in Czechia. This shall be achieved through measures preventing waste, increasing recycling
infrastructure, reducing secondary raw material wastage, increasing the share of recycled materials
in products, and increasing the raw material security of Czechia through the reduced dependency on
imported raw materials due to the continuous and uninterrupted availability of raw materials.
Moreover, the component focuses on sustainable water management, including measures aimed at
saving and recycling water and optimising the use of water in businesses. The transition to the circular
economy shall help increase the resilience of Czechia against both environmental and economic
threats.
The component supports addressing the country specific recommendation, according to which
Czechia shall focus investment-related economic policy on low carbon and energy transition,
including energy efficiency (Country Specific Recommendation 3 2019), and the country specific
recommendation, according to which Czechia shall aim at focus investment on the green and digital
transition, in particular on clean and efficient production and use of energy (Country Specific
Recommendation 3 2020).
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
N.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Implementation of new legislation on waste management in the Czech Republic
The reform aims at increasing the prevention, recycling, recovery and sorting of waste and reducing
landfilling, with the objective of strengthening the principles of producer responsibility and eco-
modulation. By 2035, at least 65 % of the municipal waste shall be recycled13
and a maximum of 10
% shall be landfilled14
. The new legislation on waste management in the Czech Republic has been in
force since 1 January 2021. Following the newly adopted waste legislation, the following
implementing acts on waste management shall be finalised and enter into force by 30 September
2023, in accordance with the elements specified in Article 28 of Directive 2008/98/EC as amended
by Directive (EU) 2018/851:
● Decree on the Waste Catalogue No 8/2021 Coll., establishing the new Waste Catalogue and
setting rules for evaluation of hazardous properties of waste
● Ordinance on the management of packaging No 30/2021 Coll., providing for rules on
packaging registry and notification of the records from such registry, and a methodology of
the accounting of use of packaging.
● Decree on the details of waste management, in preparation, implementing the amended Waste
Act and setting rules for management of all waste streams.
13
In accordance with Article 12 of Directive 2008/98/EC as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/851.
14
In accordance with Directive 1999/31/EC as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/850.
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● Decree on by-products and waste conversion (asphalt decree), in preparation, setting out
conditions under which the asphalt mixture is a by-product or ceases to be waste.
● Decree on details of the management of end-of-life vehicles, in preparation, setting rules for
the collection and processing of end-of-life vehicles, and the method of calculating the level
of re-use and recycling or other recovery of end-of-life vehicles.
● Decree on the management of end-of-life products, in preparation, setting out the
requirements for holding information campaigns to increase the public awareness of end-of-
life products treatment, and setting out technical requirements for storage and use of the
electric and electronic waste such as waste batteries and accumulators, waste electrical
equipment and waste tires.
National and regional waste management plans, aimed at improving the environmentally sound
preparation for the re-use, recycling, recovery and disposal of waste shall be finalised and enter into
force.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Reform 2: Finalisation and implementation of the circular Czechia strategy 2040
The reform aims at establishing and starting the implementation of a strategy for transforming the
Czech society into a circular economy. This envisaged circular economic system shall be achieved
through minimising waste generation and the use of resource inputs, in line with the EU’s new
Circular Economy Action Plan.
The reform consists of the finalisation and implementation of the circular Czechia strategy 2040,
which shall promote circular economy principles and further define the necessary priorities and steps
ensuring that Czechia becomes resilient in the long term to future environmental threats, including
climate change and biodiversity loss, and develops an overall sustainable social system. Through
shortened and diversified supply chains and lower dependency on primary resources, a circular
economy shall contribute to enhanced strategic autonomy and resilience of Czechia. Inter alia, the
strategy shall incentivise enterprises, consumers, cities and municipalities to support circular
solutions through product design and manufacturing, innovation, research, digitalisation and
education. The strategy shall be finalised by 31 March 2022, followed by the Action Plan.
The reform shall be completed by 30 September 2025.
Investment 1: Building recycling infrastructure
The general objective of this measure is to support investments leading to the development of a
circular economy in the field of biodegradable waste management. The measure shall support
projects enhancing biodegradable waste recycling capacities and projects aiming at the
reintroduction to the soil of compost and of the waste from biogas digesters.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 2: Circular solutions in businesses
The measure aims at contributing to the green transition and the sustainable use of primary raw
material resources. To this end, the measure shall support projects that promote the development of
circular economy solutions among businesses. This entails investments in innovative technologies
that i) enable new or increased use of secondary raw materials as a substitute for primary resources,
and ii) reduce the input intensity of production and substitute primary feedstocks through secondary
ones.
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The measure shall also focus on the optimisation of material eco-design of products to facilitate
recycling and re-use, alongside industrial symbiosis projects and other investment business projects
contributing to the transition to a circular economy. Lastly, the investment shall support projects
addressing the targeted application of recycled materials in products. Support is expected for at least
60 businesses.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 3: Water saving in industry
The measure aims at contributing to a circular economy by improving water management in the
industry.
The measure shall focus on projects addressing the following issues:
• optimising water consumption through the installation of new water-saving technologies and
equipment,
• water recycling in production sectors and other business activities with high water
consumption,
• reusing polluted or used operating water in other processes,
• optimising water use in utility plants,
• reducing water losses in closed circuits water systems and water distribution systems,
• exploiting the potential of waste steam,
• other projects aimed at improving water management in industry.
Support is expected for at least 40 businesses.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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Seq.
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(for targets)
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timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
144
Reform 1:
Implementati
on of new
legislation on
waste
management
in the Czech
Republic
Milestone
Entry into force
of the
implementing
decisions
following the
legislation on
waste
management
prepared by the
Ministry of
Environment
Provision in the
implementing
decisions
indicating the
entry into force
of the respective
implementing
decisions
Q3 2023
These implementing decisions shall include the Decree
on the waste catalogue No 8/2021 Coll., the Decree on
the handling of packaging No. 30/2021 Coll., the Decree
on the details of waste management, the Decree on by-
products and waste transfer waste (asphalt decree), the
Decree on the details of the handling of end-of-life
vehicles, and the Decree on the details of handling of
end-of-life products (tires, electrical, batteries).
145
Reform 1:
Implementati
on of new
legislation on
waste
management
in the Czech
Republic
Milestone
Entry into force
of a national
and regional
waste
management
plan
Provision in the
law indicating
the entry into
force of a
national and
regional waste
management
plan
Q4 2023
Providing a new national and regional waste management
plan, aimed at improving the environmentally sound
preparation for the re-use, recycling, recovery and
disposal of waste.
146
Reform 2:
Finalisation
and
implementati
on of the
circular
Czechia
strategy 2040
Milestone
Completion and
adoption of the
circular
Czechia
strategy 2040
by the Ministry
of Environment
Publication of
the circular
Czechia strategy
2040 in the
database of the
Czech
Republic’s
strategic
documents
Q1 2022
Completion and adoption of the Circular Czechia 2040
strategy. The strategy shall formulate the vision, global
and strategic goals, priority areas and principles
necessary to achieve a circular economy in the Czech
Republic.
147
Reform 2:
Finalisation
and
Milestone
Completion of
a monitoring
report
Publication of a
monitoring
report evaluating
Q3 2025
A monitoring report shall be completed and published by
the Ministry of Environment, evaluating the development
of the circular economy in Czechia and the progress
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completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
implementati
on of the
circular
Czechia
strategy 2040
evaluating the
state of
implementation
of the Circular
Czechia 2040
strategy
the state of
implementation
of the circular
Czechia strategy
2040
made in implementing the elements of the Circular
Czechia 2040 strategy.
148
Investment 1:
Building
recycling
infrastructure
Milestone
Award of the
contracts for
projects
investing in
recycling
infrastructure
by the Ministry
of Environment
Notification of
the award of the
contracts for
projects
investing in
recycling
infrastructure by
the Ministry of
Environment
Q3 2024
Notification of award of the contracts for projects
investing in recycling infrastructure by the Ministry of
Environment.
The projects consist of construction and modernisation
of composting facilities and community composting
facilities.
The facilities supported under this investment shall
ensure that at least 50 %, in terms of weight, of the
processed separately collected non-hazardous waste shall
be converted into secondary raw materials.
The investment shall also include support for acquisition
of equipment for applying a total of at least 200.000
tonnes per year of compost (digestate or fugate) to
Agricultural Land Fund (ALF) for agricultural entities,
operators of composting plants and biogas stations.
Recipients of support for acquisition of equipment shall
be required to incorporate a minimum of 40 tonnes of
compost per hectare over a 5-year period.
149
Investment 1:
Building
recycling
infrastructure
Milestone
Completion of
projects
investing in
Completion
report
Q4 2025
Completion of the projects investing in recycling
infrastructures. .
As a result of the investment, the modernisation or
construction of composting facilities shall ensure an
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Unit of
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Baseline Goal Quarter Year
recycling
infrastructure
increase of at least 70 000 tonnes/year of biodegradable
municipal waste treated.
150
Investment 2:
Circular
solutions in
businesses
Milestone
Award of all
public contracts
for projects
investing in
circular
solutions in
businesses by
the Ministry of
Industry and
Trade
Notification of
the award of all
public contracts
for projects
investing in
circular solutions
in businesses by
the Ministry of
Industry and
Trade
Q4 2022
Notification of the award of all public contracts for
projects investing in circular solutions in businesses by
the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Projects shall be
selected that enhance the industrial transformation
towards a low-carbon, circular and digital society,
reducing the material intensity of production and the
consumption of primary resources.
151
Investment 2:
Circular
solutions in
businesses
Target
Completion of
projects
investing in
circular
solutions in
businesses
Number
of
projects
0 60 Q4 2025
Projects shall be completed that support the development
of circular solutions in industrial enterprises, increasing
the use of secondary raw materials as a substitute for
primary resources, reducing the material intensity of
production, optimising material eco-design to facilitate
recycling and re-use, implementing industrial symbiosis
and encouraging the transition to a circular economy. The
total budget executed for this purpose over the duration
of the measure shall amount to at least EUR 39 000 000
152
Investment 3:
Water saving
in industry
Milestone
Award of all
public contracts
for projects to
save and
optimise water
in the industry
by the Ministry
of Industry and
Trade
Notification of
the award of all
public contracts
for projects to
save and
optimise water in
the industry by
the Ministry of
Industry and
Trade
Q4 2022
Notification of the award of all public contracts for
projects to save and optimise water in the industry by the
Ministry of Industry and Trade. Projects shall be selected
that optimise water consumption in the production
process by installing new technologies and equipment to
save water, direct water recycling in water-intensive
industries, reuse polluted/used operating water in other
processes, optimise water use in utility plants, reduce
water losses in closed circuits, or optimise the use of
steam or its distribution potential.
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timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
153
Investment 3:
Water saving
in industry
Target
Completion of
projects to save
and optimise
water in the
industry
Number
of
projects
0 40 Q4 2025
Projects shall be completed that optimise water
consumption in the production process by installing new
technologies and equipment to save water, direct water
recycling in water-intensive industries, reuse
polluted/used operating water in other processes,
optimise water use in utility plants, reduce water losses in
closed circuits, or optimise the use of steam or its
distribution potential.
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O. COMPONENT 2.8: BROWNFIELDS REVITALISATION
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenge of
supporting revitalisation of former industrial or unused sites in urban areas (henceforth brownfield
sites) with the ultimate goals to:
• improve energy efficiency of renovated or reconstructed buildings;
• construct new energy-efficient buildings, where renovation would neither be possible nor
efficient;
• create natural carbon sinks.
The component shall initiate comprehensive site conversions and enhance the ecological stability of
the landscape by creating new green areas without affecting agricultural land. The revitalisation of
the territory is expected to contribute to a more efficient use of technical and transport infrastructure,
reduced energy consumption and increased energy efficiency.
The component supports addressing the country-specific recommendation, according to which
Czechia shall focus on low carbon and energy transition, including energy efficiency (Country
Specific Recommendation 3 2019), and the country-specific recommendation, according to which
Czechia shall support clean and efficient production and use of energy (Country Specific
Recommendation 3 2020).
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01).
O.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Investment 1: Investment aid for regeneration of specific brownfield sites
The investment shall support brownfield regeneration projects aimed at preparing areas for further
multifunctional use (including refurbishment and construction of infrastructure or demolition of
buildings). Specific brownfield sites have been identified by the Ministry of Regional Development
in cooperation with CzechInvest, the investment and business development agency of Czechia
subordinate to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, based on the size of the site, the expected size of
the investment and the alignment of the project with Europe’s green transition ambitions. The
measure shall consist of the establishment of a subsidy programme which shall provide support for
the preparation of land for future investments and for the investment projects themselves. The
investment shall support at least 10 brownfield regeneration projects.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 2: Investment aid for the regeneration of brownfield sites owned by municipalities
and regions for non-business use
The investment shall support the regeneration of brownfield sites owned by local and regional
authorities that shall be turned into an amenity or a public institution, such as a school, a cultural
centre, a sports ground, a municipal authority or a publicly accessible park. Support shall exclusively
be given to projects that commit either to energy-efficient renovation or the creation of natural carbon
sinks, including the creation of permanent grassland or the planting of trees. The investment shall
support at least 30 non-business brownfield regeneration projects.
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The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 3: Investment aid for the regeneration of brownfield sites owned by municipalities
and regions for business use
The investment shall help revitalise brownfield degraded sites, including the removal of small-scale
obstacles on the surface, owned by municipalities in particular for business use and, to a limited
extent, for non-business use. These obstacles refer to parts of constructions marked as hazardous
waste, such as asbestos-containing materials, or small oil leaks. A particular emphasis shall be placed
on strict adherence to the principles of blue-green infrastructure and energy efficiency, implying that
preference shall be given to projects implementing rainwater management pursuant to Act 254/2001
(“Water Act”) and, in case of new buildings, energy savings measures beyond the legislative
requirements of Act 406/2000 (“Energy Management Act”). Regenerated sites shall be used
preferably by small- and medium sized enterprises and local firms. The investment shall support
projects to revitalise brownfield sites for business use corresponding to the target of at least 76000
m3 of built-up space.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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measure
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Investment)
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Target
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indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
154
Investment
1: Support
for
revitalisatio
n of specific
areas
Target
Entry into
force of all
subsidy
contracts
between the
State
Investment
Fund and
selected
brownfield
project
holders
Number of
projects
10 Q4 2023
Entry into force of all subsidy contracts between the State
Investment Fund and selected project holders for specific
brownfield site regeneration (project preparation, land
preparation, investment projects) following the preparation of
a subsidy programme. The projects supported by the subsidy
programme shall be aimed at carrying out demolition and
energy-efficient construction or energy-efficient renovation.
A total of at least 10 projects shall be contracted and at least
60 % of the investment provided under this measure shall be
devoted to energy-efficient renovation projects.
As to the funding of demolition and energy-efficient
construction, it shall be ensured that the selected projects are
such that (i) new buildings shall have a Primary Energy
Demand (PED) that is at least 20 % lower than the NZEB
requirement; (ii) deep renovation is not possible due to
technical, health/safety or fit-for-purpose reasons; (iii) the
total built-up area of new buildings cannot exceed the total
built-up area of all demolished former buildings of a
brownfield site, with at least 80 % of the new buildings built-
up area being placed directly on the built-up area of the
former demolished buildings. The conversion of valuable
green areas (of high biodiversity value) shall be excluded.
Concerning the support of renovation activities, the call shall
specify that at least 90% of the costs shall support energy-
efficiency renovations.
The requirements of the calls for projects shall ensure that at
least 70% of the construction and demolition waste generated
is prepared for reuse and recycling.
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(for targets)
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completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
The management of the call, evaluation of project
applications, selection and signing of a contract with project
holders as well as payments during a project realization
(construction) and final control shall be entrusted to the State
Investment Fund.
155
Investment
1: Support
for
revitalisatio
n of specific
areas
Target
Completion of
energy-
efficient
revitalisation
projects of
specific
brownfields
Number of
projects
0 10 Q4 2025
At least 10 energy-efficiency revitalisation projects of
specific brownfield sites shall be completed. At least 60 % of
the investment shall be devoted to energy-efficient renovation
projects.
156
Investment
2: Support
for the
revitalisatio
n of areas in
public
ownership
for non-
business use
Target
Entry into
force of all
contracts
between the
State
Investment
Fund and
selected
brownfield
project
holders
Number of
projects
30 Q4 2023
Entry into force of all contracts for regeneration of publicly
owned brownfields for non-business use following the
preparation of a subsidy program. The projects supported by
the subsidy programme shall be aimed at carrying out energy-
efficient renovations or turning brownfield sites into natural
carbon sinks.
Concerning the support of renovation activities, the call shall
specify that at least 90 % of the costs shall support energy-
efficiency renovations.
The requirements of the calls for projects shall ensure that at
least 70% of the construction and demolition waste generated
is prepared for reuse and recycling.
Overall, at least 30 projects shall be contracted and at least
20% of the investment shall be devoted to projects aimed at
turning brownfields into natural carbon sinks.
157
Investment
2: Support
for the
revitalisatio
Target
Completion of
energy
efficient
revitalisation
Number of
sqm of
revitalised
0
41
000
Q4 2025 At least 20 % of the investment shall be devoted to projects
aimed at turning brownfields sites into natural carbon sinks.
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(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
n of areas in
public
ownership
for non-
business use
projects of
brownfields
owned by
municipalities
and regions
for non-
business use
built-up
area
Overall, at least 30 projects shall be completed and 41 000
sqm of built-up area revitalised.
158
Investment
3: Support
for the
revitalisatio
n of areas in
public
ownership
for business
use
Target
Entry into
force of all
public
contracts for
the
regeneration
of publicly
owned
brownfields
for business
use
Number of
projects
20 Q4 2023
Entry into force of all contracts for regeneration of publicly
owned brownfields for business use following the preparation
of a subsidy program. The selected projects shall be aimed at
supporting demolition and energy-efficient construction or
energy-efficient renovation.
As to the funding of demolition and energy-efficient
construction, it shall be ensured that the selected projects are
such that (i) new buildings shall have a Primary Energy
Demand (PED) that is at least 20 % lower than the NZEB
requirement; (ii) deep renovation is not possible due to
technical, health/safety or fit-for-purpose reasons; (iii) a
maximum of 5 % new land shall be used at the place where
the former building was located. This excludes the possibility
of demolishing buildings in one place and constructing
another building on another site instead.
Concerning the support of renovation activities, it shall be
ensured that at least 90 % of the costs shall support energy-
efficiency renovations.
The requirements of the calls for projects shall ensure that at
least 70% of the construction and demolition waste generated
is prepared for reuse and recycling.
Overall, at least 20 projects shall be contracted.
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(for targets)
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completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
159
Investment
3: Support
for the
revitalisatio
n of areas in
public
ownership
for business
use
Target
Completion of
energy
efficient
revitalisation
projects of
brownfields
owned by
municipalities
and regions
for business
use
Number of
m3 of
built-up
space
0 76 000 Q4 2025
At least 60 % of the investment shall be devoted to energy-
efficient renovation projects of buildings on brownfield sites.
Overall, at least 76 000 m3 of built-up space revitalised.
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P. COMPONENT 2.9: PROMOTION OF BIODIVERSITY AND FIGHT AGAINST DROUGHT
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenges
arising from low water retention and the impact of climate change in Czechia. The component aims
at improving the protection against drought and floods by increasing water retention in the landscape
and in urban areas. Investments in the protection of Natura 2000 network sites and Specifically
Protected Areas (SPAs) are also planned.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
P.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Amendment to the Water Management Act
The objective of the reform shall be to amend the Water Management Act, in order to tackle droughts
and water scarcity in a more systematic way. The amendment shall define the framework for
prevention and monitoring of droughts, the responsibilities of relevant authorities and control
mechanisms. It shall aim at the establishment of regional commissions with a mandate to issue a
declaration of “state of water scarcity” and apply corresponding limitations on the use of water in the
region, pursuant to droughts management plans.
The implementation of the reform shall be completed by 31 December 2024.
Investment 1: Protection against droughts and floods of the city of Brno
This investment shall aim at strengthening Brno city’s flood defences and at revitalising the river
Svratka. The realisation of the project shall include: nature-based solutions such as natural spill of
the increased water-level of the basins in meadows, establishment of natural pools, meadows,
floodplains, and creation of wetlands. The solutions shall be implemented on the Svratka river.
The realisation of the investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 2: Rainwater Management in urban agglomerations
This investment shall aim at slowing-down run-offs and at retention and accumulation of water in
urban agglomerations through surface twisting, absorption strips and reservoirs, rain gardens,
underground traps, drainage, storage underground reservoirs and green roofs.
The realisation of the investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 3: Management of Natura 2000 sites and protected species of plants and animals
The general objective of the investment is to enhance the ecological stability of landscape and
biodiversity in Czechia. It shall consist of the implementation of measures defined in the management
plans for restoration and revitalisation of Natura sites 2000 (Special Protection Areas and Sites of
Community Importance) as well as nationally protected sites. The investment shall achieve the
favourable conservation status by implementing conservation measures set in the nature management
plans.
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The realisation of the investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 4: Adaptation of aquatic, non-forest and forest ecosystems to climate change
This investment shall aim at enabling systemic water retention in the landscape (based on a water
retention potential assessment). It shall consist of the implementation of actions such as improving
the species and spatial composition of forests; at protecting non-forest habitats; at the creation or
restoration of wetlands and ponds; at the revitalisation of watercourses, restoration of landscape
elements (besides others to divide large plots of agricultural land), planting of trees outside forested
areas and other related actions.
The realisation of the investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Reform 2: Establishment of landscape policy and planning
The reform aims at the establishment of an integrated landscape management and planning, ensuring
cross-sectorial coordination and multi-stakeholders’ involvement. Its ultimate objective is to promote
the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, such as forests, water bodies and
biodiversity to ensure long-term ecological and socio-economic benefits.
The government shall adopt an integrated landscape policy document. The policy document shall
create an enabling environment for sustainable land management by both public and private sectors.
Based on this policy document, a methodology describing the approach to landscape conservation
and landscape management at national, regional and local levels shall be published on a web platform
accessible to the public and to public servants. Tools for the monitoring of the application of
knowledge into practice shall be created and 3 pilot projects shall be completed.
The measure shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
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Investment)
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indicators
(for
milestones)
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(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
160
Reform 1:
Amendment to
the Water
Management
Act
Milestone
Amendment to
the Water
Management
Act (Act No.
254/2001
Coll.) aiming
at a systemic
approach to
management
of drought and
water scarcity.
Entry into
force of the
Amendment
to the Water
Management
Act (Act No.
254/2001
Coll.)
Q4 2024
The amendment to the Water Act defining the framework
for the prevention of droughts and water scarcity by the
monitoring of droughts, the establishment of control
mechanisms and definition of responsibilities of
competent authorities shall be adopted. A regional and a
central commission for the prevention, monitoring and
management of drought and water scarcity shall be
established. Regional and national drought plans shall be
developed and approved. Amendment to the Act shall be
in compliance with the applicable EU acquis, namely
Directive 2000/60/EC.
161
Investment 1:
Protection
against
droughts and
floods of the
city of Brno
Milestone
Notification of
award of
contracts for
projects
aiming at the
protection
against
droughts and
floods of the
city of Brno.
Notification
of award of
all contracts.
Q4 2022
Notification of all contracts awarded for projects aiming
at the protection against droughts and floods of the city
of Brno.
162
Investment 1:
Protection
against
droughts and
floods of the
city of Brno
Milestone
Completion of
nature-based
flood
protection
measures to
protect the city
of Brno
Completion
of the project
Q4 2025
The implementation of the project shall lead to the
creation of a set of close to nature flood protection
measures in the section of the river Svratka.
The flood protection measures shall include:
• Improvement of the morphology of the water
course bed
• Adjustment of land banks to milder and more
variable slopes and their eventual stabilization.
• Planting of accompanying trees together with
grassing of the banks and the surroundings of
the watercourse.
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Investment)
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indicators
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milestones)
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(for targets)
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for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
• Opening of floodplains for floods and their
modifications (e.g. construction of a wetland).
The flood protection measure shall include
nature-based solutions and shall be in line with
the National Action Plan for Climate Change
Adaptation and State Policy of the
Environment in the Czech Republic 2030 with
a view to 2050.
• Accompanying measures, which cannot be
avoided by any means, and which are strictly
necessary for the implementation of the
measures above.
163
Investment
2: Rainwater
management
in urban
agglomeration
s
Target
Increase of the
volume of
rainwater
retained by
rainwater
management
measures in
urban areas
Volume
of m3
of
rainwater
retained
0 20.000 Q4 2025
Completion report submitted by an independent body.
This measure shall include surface absorption and
retention green measures, rain gardens, underground
rainwater retention devices, surface and underground
retention storages.
164
Investment 3:
Protected areas
including
Natura 2000
sites and
protected
species of
plants and
animals
Target
Completion of
projects
aiming at the
conservation
of protected
areas including
Natura 2000
sites and of
protected
species of
plants and
animals.
Hectares 0 2 625 Q4 2025
Completion report submitted by the Ministry of
Environment. The investment shall achieve the
favourable conservation status by implementing
conservation measures set in the nature management
documents. It shall consist of implementation of
measures defined in relevant management plans to
improve the state of nature and landscape. Management
documents for restoration or declaration of Natura sites
2000 as well as nationally protected sites are expected
to be completed. The investment shall be realized both
in Natura 2000 sites, especially protected areas and
outside the aforementioned areas and shall cover at least
2 625 ha.
165
Investment 4:
Adaptation of
aquatic, non-
forest and
Milestone
Completion of
projects
aiming at
adapting
Completion
report by
independent
engineer
Q4 2025
Submission of completion report by independent
engineer certified by the Ministry of Environment.
Projects shall contribute to improve the species and
spatial composition of the forest on an area of 200 ha;
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(for targets)
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for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
forest
ecosystems to
climate change
aquatic, non-
forest and
forest
ecosystems to
climate change
certified by
the Ministry
of
Environment
shall provide care for valuable non-forest terrestrial
habitats in a total area of 1250 ha; shall create and restore
wetlands, ponds and small reservoirs in the total area of
48 ha; revitalize watercourses in the total area of 68 ha
and shall implement the planting of 32 thousand pieces
of woody plants outside the forest.
166
Investment 4:
Adaptation of
aquatic, non-
forest and
forest
ecosystems to
climate change
Target
Assessment of
water retention
potential and
proposal of
concrete
measures
Km2
0 5 000 Q4 2025
Territories of small river basins shall be assessed in
terms of their water retention potential, pre-feasibility
studies shall be carried out, discussed with stakeholders
and agreed with landowners.
Detailed project documentation shall be elaborated only
for selected water retention measures, based on a binding
declaration of interest by landowners.
167
Investment 4:
Adaptation of
aquatic, non-
forest and
forest
ecosystems to
climate change
Target
Implementatio
n of proposed
selected water
retention
measures
% of the
selected
territory
used for
water
retention
measures
0 10 Q4 2025
Selected proposed measures shall be implemented based
on the assessment of water retention potential, pre-
feasibility studies and detailed projects
262
Reform 2:
Establishment
of landscape
policy and
planning
Milestone
Adoption of an
integrated
landscape
policy and
planning
Adoption of
the
landscape
policy and
publication
of the
landscape
guidance
Q1 2026
Adoption by the Government of an integrated landscape
policy document. Stakeholder engagement shall be part
of the design of the policy. The policy shall create an
enabling environment for sustainable land management
by both public and private sectors notably by overcoming
administrative and sectoral barriers through collaborative
governance mechanisms. It shall cover at least the
following topics: biodiversity, water management,
forestry and cultural heritage.
Based on this policy, a methodology describing the
approach to landscape conservation and landscape
management at national, regional and local levels shall
be published on a web platform accessible to the public
and to public servants.
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Investment)
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indicators
(for
milestones)
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(for targets)
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for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
Tools for the monitoring of the application of
knowledge into practice shall be created and 3 pilot
projects shall be completed.
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Q. COMPONENT 2.10 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the current and
escalating housing affordability crisis. It aims to increase the supply of affordable housing by
providing concessional and subordinated loans to investors as well as establishing a public-private
co-investment fund for the renovation and construction of affordable housing.
The component consists of a housing reform, a housing advisory hub and a network of regional
housing advisory centres, and three financial instruments focusing on maximising access to finance
and leveraging private capital:
• A concessional loans facility
• A subordinated loans facility
• A public-private co-investment fund
The component supports addressing the country specific recommendations on strengthening the
provision of social and affordable housing, including through the adoption of a specific legislative
framework for social housing and better coordination between different bodies (CSR 3 2022).
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
Q.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1:
The reform aims to increase the affordability of housing by adopting and implementing a modern and
balanced legislative framework. As part of the reform, the Affordable Housing Act shall enter into
force.
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.
Related
Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
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indicators
(for milestones)
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(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
263
Reform 1: Entry
into force of the
Affordable
Housing Act
Milestone
Affordable
Housing Act in
force
Act Q3 2025
The Affordable Housing Act shall enter into force.
The Act shall:
1. Set up a mechanism helping applicants
find housing.
2. Set up a mechanism incentivising the use
of empty housing.
3. Set up a mechanism helping tenants fulfil
their obligations towards landlords.
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Q.3. Description of the reforms and investments for the loan
Investment 1: Concessional loan facility
This measure shall consist of a public investment in a Facility for the provision of concessional loans
in order to incentivise private investment and improve access to finance in Czechia’s affordable
housing sector. The Facility shall operate by providing concessional loans directly to the private
sector as well as to public sector entities engaged in similar activities. On the basis of the RRF
investment, the Facility aims at initially providing at least EUR 170 460 000 of financing.
The Facility shall be managed by the State Investment Support Fund as the implementing partner.
The Facility shall include the following product line: concessional loans. This product aims to provide
concessional loans to projects that contribute to increasing the availability of rental housing. The
supported activities aim to be renovations of existing residential housing units, renovations of
buildings into residential housing units, acquisitions of housing units and constructions of new
housing units.
In order to implement the investment into the Facility, Czechia and the State Investment Support
Fund shall sign an Implementing Agreement that shall include the following content:
1) Description of the decision-making process of the Facility: The final investment decision of the
Facility shall be taken by an investment committee or other relevant equivalent governing body
and approved by a majority of votes from members who are independent from the government.
2) Key requirements of the associated investment policy, which shall include:
a) The description of the financial product(s) and eligible final beneficiaries.
b) The requirement that all investments supported are economically viable.
c) The requirement to comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’ (DNSH) principle as set out in
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, the investment policy shall
exclude the following list of activities and assets from eligibility: (i) activities and assets
related to fossil fuels, including downstream use15
, (ii) activities and assets under the EU
Emission Trading System (ETS) achieving projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not
lower than the relevant benchmarks16
, (iii) activities and assets related to waste landfills,
incinerators and mechanical biological treatment plants. Furthermore, the investment policy
shall require compliance with the relevant EU and national environmental legislation of the
final beneficiaries of the Facility.
d) The requirement that final beneficiaries of the Facility shall not receive support from other
Union instruments to cover the same cost.
e) The requirement that all renovations supported include energy efficiency renovations.
The requirements that future tenants of the supported housing shall not own housing and that
they shall fall within at least one of the following categories: households with equivalised
15 Except for (a) assets and activities in power and/or heat generation, as well as related transmission
and distribution infrastructure, using natural gas, that are compliant with the conditions set
out in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) and (b)
activities and assets under point (ii) for which the use of fossil fuels is temporary and
technically unavoidable for the timely transition towards a fossil fuel free operation.
16 Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not significantly
lower than the relevant benchmarks, an explanation of the reasons why this is not possible
shall be provided. Benchmarks established for free allocation for activities falling within the
scope of the Emissions Trading System, as set out in the Commission Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2021/447.
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household income falling within the range from the first to eighth income deciles in
Czechia; households with all members younger than 35 years old; households with at least
one member working in one of the following services: education, health care, police, fire
brigade, social services, public administration. Furthermore, the rent in the supported
housing shall be lower than the estimated market rent for housing of comparable quality.
These requirements shall be in place for at least 20 years following the receipt of the
financial support.
3) The amount covered by the Implementing Agreement, the fee structure for the Implementing
Partner and the requirement to reinvest any reflows according to the investment policy of the
Facility.
4) Monitoring, audit, and control requirements, including:
a) The description of the implementing partner’s monitoring system to report on the investment
mobilized.
b) The description of the implementing partner’s procedures that will ensure the prevention,
detection and correction of fraud, corruption, and conflicts of interests.
c) The obligation to verify the eligibility of every operation in accordance with the requirements
laid out in the Implementing Agreement before committing to finance an operation.
d) The obligation of carrying out risk-based ex-post audits in accordance with an audit plan of
the State Investment Support Fund. These audits shall verify i) that the control systems are
effective, including the detection of fraud, corruption, and conflict of interests; ii) compliance
with the DNSH principle and the State Aid rules; and iii) that the requirement that final
beneficiaries of the Facility have not received support from other Union instruments to cover
the same cost is respected. The audits shall also verify the legality of the transactions and that
the conditions of the applicable Implementing Agreement are being respected.
The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 31 August 2026.
Investment 2: Subordinated loans facility
This measure shall consist of a public investment in a Facility for the provision of subordinated loans
in order to incentivise private investment and improve access to finance in Czechia’s affordable
housing sector. The Facility shall operate by providing subordinated loans directly to the private
sector as well as to public sector entities engaged in similar activities. On the basis of the RRF
investment, the Facility aims at initially providing at least EUR 94 770 000 of financing.
The Facility shall be managed by the National Development Bank as the implementing partner. The
Facility shall include the following product line: subordinated loans. This product aims to provide
subordinated loans to projects that contribute to increasing the availability of rental housing. The
supported activities aim to be renovations of existing residential housing units, renovations of
buildings into residential housing units and constructions of new housing units.
In order to implement the investment into the Facility, Czechia and National Development Bank shall
sign an Implementing Agreement that shall include the following content:
1) Description of the decision-making process of the Facility: The final investment decision of the
Facility shall be taken by an investment committee or other relevant equivalent governing body
and approved by a majority of votes from members who are independent from the government.
2) Key requirements of the associated investment policy, which shall include:
a) The description of the financial product(s) and eligible final beneficiaries.
b) The requirement that all investments supported are economically viable.
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c) The requirement to comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’ (DNSH) principle as set out in
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, the investment policy shall
exclude the following list of activities and assets from eligibility: (i) activities and assets
related to fossil fuels, including downstream use17
, (ii) activities and assets under the EU
Emission Trading System (ETS) achieving projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not
lower than the relevant benchmarks18
, (iii) activities and assets related to waste landfills,
incinerators and mechanical biological treatment plants. Furthermore, the investment policy
shall require compliance with the relevant EU and national environmental legislation of the
final beneficiaries of the Facility.
d) The requirement that final beneficiaries of the Facility shall not receive support from other
Union instruments to cover the same cost.
e) The requirement that all renovations supported include energy efficiency renovations.
f) The requirements that future tenants of the supported housing shall not own housing and that
they shall fall within at least one of the following categories: households with equivalised
household income falling within the range from the first to eighth income deciles in Czechia;
households with all members younger than 35 years old; households with at least one member
working in one of the following services: education, health care, police, fire brigade, social
services, public administration. Furthermore, the rent in the supported housing shall be lower
than the estimated market rent for housing of comparable quality. These requirements shall
be in place for at least 20 years following the receipt of the financial support.
3) The amount covered by the Implementing Agreement, the fee structure for the Implementing
Partner and the requirement to reinvest any reflows according to the investment policy of the
Facility.
4) Monitoring, audit, and control requirements, including:
a) The description of the implementing partner’s monitoring system to report on the investment
mobilized.
b) The description of the implementing partner’s procedures that will ensure the prevention,
detection and correction of fraud, corruption, and conflicts of interests.
c) The obligation to verify the eligibility of every operation in accordance with the requirements
laid out in the Implementing Agreement before committing to finance an operation.
d) The obligation of carrying out risk-based ex-post audits in accordance with an audit plan of
the National Development Bank. These audits shall verify i) that the control systems are
effective, including the detection of fraud, corruption, and conflict of interests; ii) compliance
with the DNSH principle and the State Aid rules; and iii) that the requirement that final
beneficiaries of the Facility have not received support from other Union instruments to cover
the same cost is respected. The audits shall also verify the legality of the transactions and that
the conditions of the applicable Implementing Agreement are being respected.
17 Except for (a) assets and activities in power and/or heat generation, as well as related transmission
and distribution infrastructure, using natural gas, that are compliant with the conditions set
out in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) and (b)
activities and assets under point (ii) for which the use of fossil fuels is temporary and
technically unavoidable for the timely transition towards a fossil fuel free operation.
18 Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not significantly
lower than the relevant benchmarks, an explanation of the reasons why this is not possible
shall be provided. Benchmarks established for free allocation for activities falling within the
scope of the Emissions Trading System, as set out in the Commission Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2021/447.
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The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 31 August 2026.
Investment 3: Co-Investment Facility
This measure shall consist of a public investment in a public-private co-investment Facility aiming
to improve access to affordable housing in Czechia. The Facility shall operate by investing directly
into real estate. On the basis of the RRF investment, the Facility aims at initially investing at least
EUR 39 574 000.
The Facility shall be managed by the National Development Fund as the implementing partner.
In order to implement the investment into the Facility, Czechia and the National Development Bank
shall sign an Implementing Agreement that shall include the following content:
1) Description of the decision-making process of the Facility: The final investment decision of the
Facility shall be taken by an investment committee or other relevant equivalent governing body
and approved by a majority of votes from members who are independent from the government.
2) Key requirements of the associated investment policy, which shall include:
a) The requirement that all investments supported are economically viable.
b) The requirement to comply with the ‘Do no significant harm’ (DNSH) principle as set out in
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, the investment policy shall
exclude the following list of activities and assets from eligibility: (i) activities and assets
related to fossil fuels, including downstream use19
, (ii) activities and assets under the EU
Emission Trading System (ETS) achieving projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not
lower than the relevant benchmarks20
, (iii) activities and assets related to waste landfills,
incinerators and mechanical biological treatment plants. Furthermore, the investment policy
shall require compliance with the relevant EU and national environmental legislation of the
final beneficiaries of the Facility.
c) The requirement that final beneficiaries of the Facility shall not receive support from other
Union instruments to cover the same cost.
d) The requirement that all renovations supported include energy efficiency renovations.
e) The requirements that future tenants of the supported housing shall not own housing and that
they shall fall within at least one of the following categories: households with equivalised
household income falling within the range from the first to eighth income deciles in Czechia;
households with all members younger than 35 years old; households with at least one member
working in one of the following services: education, health care, police, fire brigade, social
services, public administration. Furthermore, the rent in the supported housing shall be lower
than the estimated market rent for housing of comparable quality. These requirements shall
be in place for at least 20 years following the receipt of the financial support.
19 Except for (a) assets and activities in power and/or heat generation, as well as related transmission
and distribution infrastructure, using natural gas, that are compliant with the conditions set
out in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) and (b)
activities and assets under point (ii) for which the use of fossil fuels is temporary and
technically unavoidable for the timely transition towards a fossil fuel free operation.
20 Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not significantly
lower than the relevant benchmarks, an explanation of the reasons why this is not possible
shall be provided. Benchmarks established for free allocation for activities falling within the
scope of the Emissions Trading System, as set out in the Commission Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2021/447.
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3) The amount covered by the Implementing Agreement, the fee structure for the Implementing
Partner and the requirement to reinvest any reflows according to the investment policy of the
Facility.
4) Monitoring, audit, and control requirements, including:
a) The description of the implementing partner’s monitoring system to report on the investment
mobilized.
b) The description of the implementing partner’s procedures that will ensure the prevention,
detection and correction of fraud, corruption, and conflicts of interests.
c) The obligation to verify the eligibility of every operation in accordance with the requirements
laid out in the Implementing Agreement before committing to finance an operation.
d) The obligation of carrying out risk-based ex-post audits in accordance with an audit plan of
the National Development Bank. These audits shall verify i) that the control systems are
effective, including the detection of fraud, corruption, and conflict of interests; ii) compliance
with the DNSH principle and the State Aid rules; and iii) that the requirement that final
beneficiaries of the Facility have not received support from other Union instruments to cover
the same cost is respected. The audits shall also verify the legality of the transactions and that
the conditions of the applicable Implementing Agreement are being respected.
The implementation of the measure shall be completed by 31 August 2026.
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Q.4. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for the loan
Seq.
Num.
Related Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
264
Investment 1:
Concessional loan
facility
Milestone
Implementing
Agreement
Entry into force of
the Implementing
Agreement
Q3 2024 Entry into force of the Implementing Agreement.
265
Investment 1:
Concessional loan
facility
Target
Legal agreements
signed with final
beneficiaries
%
(Percenta
ge)
0 100 Q2 2026
The State Investment Support Fund shall have
entered into legal financing agreements with final
beneficiaries for an amount necessary to use 100%
of the RRF investment into the Facility (taking into
account management fees).
266
Investment 1:
Concessional loan
facility
Milestone
Ministry has
completed the
investment
Certificate of
transfer
Q2 2026
Czechia shall transfer EUR 170 460 000 to the State
Investment Support Fund for the Facility.
267
Investment 2:
Subordinated loan
facility
Milestone
Implementing
Agreement
Entry into force of
the Implementing
Agreement
Q3 2024 Entry into force of the Implementing Agreement.
268
Investment 2:
Subordinated loan
facility
Target
Legal agreements
signed with final
beneficiaries
%
(Percenta
ge)
0 100 Q2 2026
The National Development Bank shall have entered
into legal financing agreements with final
beneficiaries for an amount necessary to use 100%
of the RRF investment into the Facility (taking into
account management fees).
269
Investment 2:
Subordinated loan
facility
Milestone
Ministry has
completed the
investment
Certificate of
transfer
Q2 2026
Czechia shall transfer EUR 94 770 000 to the
National Development Bank for the Facility.
270
Investment 3:
Co-investment
facility
Milestone
Implementing
Agreement
Entry into force of
the Implementing
Agreement
Q3 2024 Entry into force of the Implementing Agreement.
271
Investment 3:
Co-investment
facility
Target
Legal agreements
signed with final
beneficiaries
%
(Percenta
ge)
0 100 Q2 2026
The National Development Bank shall have entered
into legal financing agreement with the co-
investment facility for an amount necessary to use
100% of the RRF investment into the Facility (taking
into account management fees).
272
Investment 3:
Co-investment
facility
Milestone
Ministry has
completed the
investment
Certificate of
transfer
Q2 2026
Czechia shall transfer EUR 39 574 000 to the
National Development Bank for the Facility.
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R. COMPONENT 3.1: INNOVATION IN EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALISATION
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenges
related to the digital transition of the education system, in particular strengthening digital literacy and
computational thinking of pupils and fostering the use of digital technologies by teachers. This shall
be achieved by revising the curricula for primary and secondary education in order to reinforce IT
education, extend its scope to advanced digital technologies and foster digital skills across the
educational areas. It shall also promote digital skills of teachers and improve the level of digital
equipment in schools. The component also aims at addressing the digital divide, exacerbated by the
prolonged school lockdown, by setting up a fund for mobile digital devices at the disposal of
disadvantaged pupils and students. The ultimate objective of the component is to adapt education to
the changing needs of the labour market, address the lack of IT specialists and advanced digital skills
across the labour force, and ensure long-term employability.
The reforms under the component support addressing country-specific recommendation 2, 2019,
according to which Czechia shall increase the quality and inclusiveness of the education and training
systems, including by fostering technical and digital skills and promoting the teaching profession,
and country-specific recommendation 2, 2020, according to which Czechia shall support employment
through active labour market policies, the provision of skills, including digital skills, and access to
digital learning.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01).
R.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Curricula reform and strengthening of IT education
The reform includes a revision of the curricula of primary, lower-secondary schools and upper-
secondary (gymnázium) schools with a view to promote digital literacy and IT skills. Teaching of
informatics shall be reinforced in terms of hours taught. It shall also be extended to new areas such
as data processing and modelling, coding and programming, robotics and advanced digital
technologies (augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D printing). In addition, the new curricula foresee
that those digital skills shall be developed as a key competence across all educational areas, including
non-IT subjects. The revision of the curricula for primary and lower-secondary schools and gymnázia
shall be approved by 30 September 2021. Schools aim to phase in the new curricula gradually. The
deadline for full compliance with the new curricula shall be set at 1 September 2023 for primary
schools, 1 September 2024 for lower-secondary schools and 1 September 2025 for gymnázia.
The reform shall therefore be fully completed by 1 September 2025.
Investment 1: Implementation of the revised curriculum and digital skills of teachers
The measure aims at supporting the implementation of the revised curricula and the Framework of
Teacher’s Digital Skills (DigCompEdu) in schools. The support shall be demand-driven and reach at
least 4000 schools. It shall consist of:
• financial support for training of teachers in digital skills and IT literacy as required by the revised
curricula;
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• guidance (workshops, webinars, individual counselling) for headmasters, school ICT
coordinators, curricula coordinators and IT teachers with a view to help effectively implement the
curricula reform;
• creation by 31 December 2024 of a digital platform providing teachers with access to existing
databases with education content (such as online teaching material, webinars, e-learning courses).
The investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
Investment 2: Digital equipment for schools
The first aim of the investment is to prevent digital exclusion by ensuring that digital equipment is
accessible to all pupils. The investment shall address the growing inequalities in education, which
have been further aggravated by the prolonged school lockdown. As a first step, funding of ICT
equipment for distance learning was to be provided to schools by 31 December 2020 in order to allow
for distance learning during the school lockdown, including for pupils from disadvantaged socio-
economic backgrounds. As a second step, further funding shall be provided to schools to set up a fund
for mobile digital devices for disadvantaged pupils by 31 December 2025. The funds shall be
allocated to schools based on criteria reflecting whether the school is located in a socially excluded
area and the estimated number of pupils who need digital mobile devices to borrow. Schools shall
acquire 70 000 devices supporting 70 000 pupils in need.
The second aim of the investment is to ensure that schools are adequately equipped with both basic
and advanced digital technologies to support digital literacy and implement the revised curricula
under reform 1 of this component. Of the total of approx. 10 000 kindergartens, primary and
secondary schools, at least 9 260 shall be equipped by 31 March 2024 with basic and advanced digital
technologies (such as augmented reality, virtual reality, robotics and 3D printing). Provision of
funding shall be accompanied by technical assistance for schools in order to ensure efficient spending
of funds. This technical assistance shall be delivered to schools either through centrally-provided
guidance (a dedicated website, webinars, online evaluation tools, examples of good practices), or
through a new network of IT counsellors (“IT gurus”) at the regional level who shall provide targeted
mentoring to schools on the purchase of IT equipment, setup of IT administration, connectivity and
internal school networks. The IT guru network shall support at least 1120 schools in the period
between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2025, that is about one fifth of schools, with a particular
focus on smaller rural schools, which have the greatest IT diffusion challenges.
The investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
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R.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
168
Reform 1:
Curricula
reform and
strengthening
of IT
education
Milestone
Approval of new
curricula
strengthening
digital literacy
and computational
thinking
Approval of
new curricula
for primary,
lower-secondary
schools and
gymnázia by the
Ministry of
Education,
Youth and
Sports
Q3 2021
The new curricula shall
• reinforce education of Informatics in terms of
teaching hours
• extend the coverage of informatics to new areas,
such as data processing and modelling, coding and
programming, robotics, augmented reality, virtual
reality and digital technology.
• Introduce the digital competence as one of the key
competences
• promote the use of digital technologies across
educational areas, including non-IT subjects.
169
Reform 1:
Curricula
reform and
strengthening
of IT
education
Milestone
Implementation
by schools of new
curricula
strengthening
digital literacy
and computational
thinking
Implementation
of the new
curricula by
primary, lower-
secondary
schools and
gymnázia
Q3 2025
Implementation of the new curricula by schools aims to be
gradual. Full compliance with the new curricula shall be
achieved by 1 September 2023 by primary schools, by 1
September 2024 by lower-secondary schools and by 1
September 2025 by gymnázia.
170
Investment 1:
Implementatio
n of the
revised
curriculum
and digital
skills of
teachers
Milestone
Creation of a
digital platform
for effective
sharing of
educational
resources
A digital
platform fully
operational
Q4 2024
The digital platform under the responsibility of the Ministry of
Education, Youth and Sports shall provide teachers with
access to existing education content (e.g. digital educational
resources, webinars, e-learning courses). It shall establish
links to existing databases of digital education materials.
171
Investment 1:
Implementatio
n of the
revised
curriculum
Target
Number of
schools which
received support
to implement new
IT curricula
Number 0 4 000 Q1 2026
The support to implement the new curricula shall target
primary and lower secondary schools. It shall consist of
• training of teachers in digital skills and IT literacy
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Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
and digital
skills of
teachers
(digital skills of
teachers and
guidance)
• guidance (workshops, webinars, individual
counselling) for headmasters, school ICT
coordinators, curricula coordinators and IT teachers
172
Investment 2:
Digital
equipment for
schools
Target
Number of digital
devices purchased
by schools for
distance learning
Number 0 74000 Q4 2020
At least 74 000 digital devices (tablets, laptops, mobile
phones, etc.) are purchased by schools for distance learning.
At least 4102 primary and secondary schools received funding
for IT equipment for distance learning.
173
Investment 2:
Digital
equipment for
schools
Target
Number of IT
devices purchased
for the school
fund of mobile
digital devices for
disadvantaged
pupils
Number 0
70
000
Q4 2025
The purchase of 70 000 devices shall support 70 000 pupils in
need. At least 80% of schools set up a fund for mobile digital
devices for disadvantaged pupils. This IT equipment is
additional to equipment referred to in Target 172.
174
Investment 2:
Digital
equipment for
schools
Target
Number of
schools supported
with digital
technologies and
equipment to
promote digital
literacy and
implement the
new IT curricula
Number 0 9 260 Q1 2024
Of the total of approximately 10 000 schools, at least 9 260
schools are equipped with both basic and advanced digital
technologies necessary for promoting digital literacy and
teaching new informatics according to the revised curricula.
175
Investment 2:
Digital
equipment for
schools
Target
Number of
schools supported
in counselling and
mentoring on IT
equipment and
internal IT
systems
Number 0 1 120 Q1 2026
At the regional level, a network of regional IT counsellors
shall provide targeted mentoring and counselling to at least
1120 schools on the purchase of IT equipment, connectivity,
setup of IT administration, and internal school networks.
Counselling through the regional IT counsellors shall be
complemented by centrally-provided, methodological
guidance, such as a dedicated website, webinars, good practice
sharing, and online evaluation tools.
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S. COMPONENT 3.2: ADAPTATION OF SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing challenges in the
fields of tertiary and primary and lower-secondary education, respectively. At the level of tertiary
education, the component aims at increasing the capacities of universities and adapting the study
programmes to new forms of learning and new fields, in particular digital expertise, in line with
changing needs of the labour market. Also, new university facilities shall be supported to expand and
modernise tertiary education in the area of medical and pharmaceutical science. At the level of
primary and lower-secondary education, the component aims at addressing growing inequalities in
education by providing a multi-layered support to disadvantaged schools, additional tuition to pupils
at risk of failure and by strengthening the abilities of teachers and professionals to teach
heterogeneous classes.
The component supports addressing the country-specific recommendation 2, 2019, according to
which Czechia shall increase the quality and inclusiveness of the education and training systems,
including by fostering technical and digital skills and promoting the teaching profession, and country-
specific recommendation 2, 2020, according to which Czechia shall support employment through
active labour market policies, the provision of skills, including digital skills, and access to digital
learning.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01).
S.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Transformation of universities to adapt to new forms of learning and changing needs
of the labour market
The objective of the reform is to initiate and accelerate transformation of universities as regards both
the content and forms of learning. Regarding the content, the range of study programmes shall be
adjusted to new trends and changing needs in the labour market, in particular to the digital
transformation. The identification of priority sectors shall be made at the national level, in
consultation with the social partners. The academic focus of the existing study programmes shall also
be adjusted to include a significant share of work-based learning to better match the needs of the
labour market. The reform shall also facilitate transition to new, mainly digital forms of learning,
such as blended learning and distance learning. This shall require investment in digital equipment and
technologies and training of university staff in digital skills and modern teaching methods. The
measure shall also focus on development of those capacities, which would allow universities to
provide reskilling and upskilling courses, in particular for workers in knowledge-intensive areas.
The support shall be channelled to universities through an open call administered by the Ministry of
Education, Youth and Sports. It is expected that at least 20 universities shall be supported. At least
35 new study programmes shall receive accreditation, including:
- at least 15 study programmes in the priority fast-growing, high value-added sectors, suffering
from a lack of highly-skilled specialists, such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, Industry
4.0, e-government services.
- at least 20 additional study programmes (Bachelor or Master) with a professional profile.
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In addition, at least 20 new life-long learning courses (including micro-credentials) shall be offered
by universities.
The reform and the accompanying investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
Investment 1: Development of selected key academic sites
The investment consists of expanding the facilities of universities in the area of medicine,
biomedicine and pharmaceutical science. The new facilities shall allow for innovation of academic
programmes, expansion of practical teaching, development of interdisciplinary research and
increased internationalisation. The ultimate aim is to increase the share of students of medicine and
pharmacy, thereby addressing the lack of healthcare professionals in Czechia. The investment
includes construction and equipment of new academic facilities in three university campuses:
• MEPHARED 2 – merger of fragmented academic sites of the Faculty of Medicine and the
Faculty of Pharmacy of Charles University in Hradec Králové
• Biocentrum – new facilities for medical, biomedical natural studies and science in the
Alberov Campus of Charles University in Prague
• Biopharma Hub – new facilities for pharmaceutical and biomedical studies allowing to link
the Faculty of Pharmacy with the single academic site of the Masaryk University in Brno.
The investments shall be completed by 30 June 2026.
Reform 2: Support of disadvantaged schools
The aim of the reform is to tackle growing disparities between educational results of schools and to
ensure equal access to quality education. This shall be achieved through comprehensive support of
the most vulnerable schools with an above-average proportion of pupils with disadvantaged socio-
economic backgrounds. A programme of targeted support shall be developed and implemented for
schools in socially excluded areas and segregated schools, as well as schools with a higher proportion
of pupils with a different mother tongue. The support shall focus on training for teachers to work with
heterogeneous groups and disadvantaged pupils, as well as on effective cooperation with school
psychologists, teachers’ assistants and school social workers.
Based on the outcomes of the support programme, a reform of financing of schools shall be presented
introducing index funding to reflect the level of socio-economic disadvantage. This shall allow for
reinforced funding of the most vulnerable schools on a systematic basis, thereby increasing the quality
of their education and narrowing disparities between schools.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 2: Tutoring of pupils
The investment aims at providing catch-up classes for pupils with a disadvantaged socio-economic
background, whose educational outcomes deteriorated due to the prolonged school lockdown. Based
on reports by the Czech School Inspection, it is estimated that 50 000 pupils lag behind and need
tutoring due to insufficient participation in online learning during the ten-month school lockdown.
The investment aims to prevent further widening of inequalities between pupils and schools driven
by social or other disadvantages. Tutoring shall be provided via at least 500 000 individual enrolments
for tutoring courses by pupils. This means the same pupil may benefit from tutoring courses in several
subjects (e.g., mathematics, English). The aim of the measure is to tutor pupils at risk of school failure.
Schools and teachers may autonomously determine which pupils are considered at risk of school
failure.
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An evaluation of the impacts of this measure shall be published (e.g. how the measure helped restore
the learning habits and acquire the knowledge prescribed by the curricula in mathematics, Czech
language and a foreign language.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
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S.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
176
Reform 1:
Transformation
of universities
to adapt to new
forms of
learning and
changing needs
of the labour
market
Milestone
Launch of a
programme to
support
transformation
of universities
Launch of
the
programme
by the
Ministry of
Education
Q2 2022
The programme shall support adaptation of universities to new
forms of learning and introduction of new study programmes.
The sectors to be supported from the programme shall be
identified on the basis of an analysis of economic data, in
consultation with the social partners. Focus shall be on fast-
growing, high value-added sectors suffering from a lack of
highly skilled specialists, such as cybersecurity, artificial
intelligence, Industry 4.0 or e-government services. The
objective is to support at least 20 universities.
177
Reform 1:
Transformation
of universities
to adapt to new
forms of
learning and
changing needs
of the labour
market
Target
Number of new
accredited study
programmes
Number 0 35 Q1 2026
At least 35 new study programmes shall receive accreditation,
of which:
- at least 15 study programmes shall fall under the
sectors identified as fast-growing, high value-added
sectors suffering from a lack of highly skilled
specialists;
- at least 20 new study programmes (Bachelor or
Master) shall have a professional profile.
178
Reform 1:
Transformation
of universities
to adapt to new
forms of
learning and
changing needs
of the labour
market
Target
Number of new
reskilling and
upskilling
courses
Number 0 20 Q1 2026
At least 20 new courses focused on upskilling or reskilling
(including micro-credential forms) shall be created and
offered by universities.
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179
Investment 1:
Development of
selected key
academic sites
Milestone
Award of
contracts for the
construction of
new university
facilities
Notification
of the award
for the
construction
of new
university
facilities
Q2 2024
Notification of the award of the public contracts for
construction of new university facilities with the objective of
100 000 m2 of new university area including material
equipment, broken down:
1. Mephared 2 (Charles University, Hradec Králové) – 58
092 m²
2. Biocentrum (Charles University, Prague-Albertov) – 33
934 m²
3. BiopharmaHub (Masaryk University, Brno) – 19 035 m²
180
Investment 1:
Development of
selected key
academic sites
Target
Number of
square metres of
new university
area
number 0 100 000 Q2 2026
Of the overall objective to construct 111 000 m², at least 100
000 m² of new university areas shall be constructed.
181
Reform 2:
Support of
disadvantaged
schools
Target
Number of
disadvantaged
schools
supported
Number 0 400 Q4 2025
The programme shall provide support to at least 400 schools
with a high proportion of disadvantaged pupils. The support
shall focus on training for teachers to work with
heterogeneous groups and disadvantaged pupils. The selection
of schools shall be carried out by the National Institute of
Pedagogy in cooperation with the Czech School Inspection,
based on a set of criteria, such as the proportion of
disadvantaged pupils, the proportion of pupils with different
mother tongues and the educational outcomes of the school.
182
Reform 2:
Support of
disadvantaged
schools
Milestone
Proposal of a
new system of
financing of
schools
according to
socio-economic
disadvantage
Approval by
the Ministry
of
Education,
Youth and
Sports of
the proposal
Q4 2025
The proposal for index funding shall be based on the results of
the support programme for disadvantaged schools under
Reform 2 (Support of disadvantaged schools). The index shall
take into account several indicators of the socio-economic
advantage of schools, such as educational outcomes,
proportion of pupils with a social or other disadvantage and
proportion of pupils with different mother tongue.
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Baseline Goal Quarter Year
for index
funding
183
Investment 2:
Tutoring of
pupils
Target
Number of
individual
enrolments for
tutoring courses
Number 0 500 000 Q4 2023
Tutoring shall be provided via at least 500 000 individual
enrolments for tutoring courses by pupils Tutoring aims to
help pupils at risk of school failure restore learning habits and
acquire the knowledge prescribed by the curricula in
mathematics, Czech language and a foreign language.
An evaluation of the impacts of this measure shall be
published.
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T. COMPONENT 3.3: MODERNISATION OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND LABOUR MARKET
DEVELOPMENT
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing several
challenges in the area of labour market and social care. First, it aims at increasing the adaptability of
the labour force by developing its skills, in particular in the digital field. Second, it aims at tackling
persistent gender inequalities in the labour market, in particular the low labour market participation
of women with small children. Third, the component aims at modernising and expanding social
services in compliance with the principles of deinstitutionalisation and independent living, as
described in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The component supports addressing country-specific Recommendation 2, 2019, according to which
Czechia shall foster the employment of women with young children, including by improving access
to affordable childcare, and of disadvantaged groups, and country-specific Recommendation 2 2020,
according to which Czechia shall support employment through active labour market policies, the
provision of skills, including digital skills, and access to digital learning.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01).
T.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Development of labour market policies
The objective if this reform is to promote life-long learning in Czechia. The reform consists of a
number of systemic measures:
● setting up a tripartite mechanism, by 31 March 2022, involving the Ministry of Labour, the
Ministry of Education, employers and trade union representatives, to coordinate development of
life-long learning programmes in line with the actual and anticipated demand for skills;
● creating by 31 December 2023 a database of reskilling and upskilling courses which shall increase
the offer of retraining courses and improve matching of supply and demand; the database shall
comprise both reskilling programmes certified according to the Employment Act, but also courses
offered by vocational schools and higher education institutions;
● expanding the target groups that can participate in retraining organised by the Labour Office to
employed people at risk of outplacement and employed people seeking upskilling; this is expected
to increase the demand for and uptake of further education;
● establishment, by 31 December 2025, of at least 14 regional training centres (under the
responsibility of the Labour Office) sufficiently equipped to provide life-long learning in the area
of digital technologies and Industry 4.0; this shall allow for reinforced cooperation with regional
vocational schools and a more flexible provision of reskilling courses according to the actual
needs of the regional labour market (without the need to tender requalification programmes);
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● a legislative amendment, by 31 December 2025, to increase the flexibility and effectiveness of
retraining courses organised by the Labour Office and to better target support to the most
vulnerable groups.
The reform measures shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Reform 2: Ensuring sustainable financing of childcare facilities
The objective of this measure is to foster the availability of affordable childcare for children below
three in order to facilitate return of parents, in particular mothers, to work after parental leave. The
reform shall consist of an amendment of the law on pre-school care, which shall ensure stable
financing of facilities for children below three years of age. The legislative amendment shall also aim
at ensuring access to affordable childcare for children below three in all regions of Czechia.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Reform 3: Reform of long-term care
The reform aims at addressing the challenge of fragmented governance and financing of long-term
care and a low proportion of community-based and home-based services in Czechia. The measure
consists of a legislative reform, which shall aim at integrating health and social long-term care, ensure
a stable system of adequate financing of quality long-term services, provide incentives for
community-based and home-based care, allow access of private providers and improve supervision
of social care. By 31 December 2022, a system for mapping social and long-term needs is expected
to be established and an action plan for deinstitutionalisation is expected to be adopted.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Reform 4: Reform in the care of the children at risk
The reform aims to improve social care services for children at risk, meaning children whose basic
needs cannot be satisfied by their own families’ resources, by the Entry into force of the Amendment
on the Act on Social and Legal Protection of Children and by restricting the placement of children
below the age of four in institutional care.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2024.
Investment 1: Development of labour market policies
The measure aims at increasing the adaptability of the labour force to the changing needs of the labour
market. The measure comprises mainly projects in reskilling and upskilling, with a focus on people
with reduced capacity to adapt to changing labour market conditions.
Provision of skills shall, on the one hand, ensure the supply of skilled labour, which is a prerequisite
for competitiveness, and on the other hand prevent unemployment and foster social cohesion.
Upskilling or reskilling shall be provided by 31 December 2025 to 130,000 people in digital skills or
other skills required by the digital transition and Industry 4.0. Out of this number, 65,000 people are
expected to receive support through the Czech Labour Office and further 65,000 shall be supported
through professional training provided directly by employers (preference shall be given to the SMEs
and the self-employed) or professional, business or municipal associations.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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Investment 2: Increasing the capacity of childcare facilities
The investment aims at increasing the availability of childcare services for children under the age of
three. This shall help address the low labour market participation of women with small children and
reduce the persistent gender inequalities in the labour market, which translate into a high gender
employment gap, pay gap and pension gap. The investment also aims at increasing access to childcare
for families with lower incomes who cannot afford the existing childcare services, which further
exacerbates the risk of social exclusion and weak educational outcomes of their children. It is
expected that the investment shall increase the number of child groups and nurseries by 40%. The
investment shall include:
● investment into new nurseries. Of the overall objective to establish 435 new nurseries, at least
391 shall be created;
● refurbishment of existing facilities to comply with the new technical standards (hygiene and fire
safety) set by the amendment of the Child Group Act or to expand capacity. Of the overall
objective to refurbish 370 facilities, at least 333 shall be refurbished.
● Investment in new capacities shall contribute to climate objectives by increasing energy efficiency
as described in target 190.
The investment shall be completed by 31 August 2026.
Investment 3: Development and modernisation of social care infrastructure
This measure aims at addressing the lack of social care infrastructure and the need to support the
transition towards community-based social and long-term care in the Czech Republic.
Investments shall support the establishment of additional social care facilities infrastructure, either
by reconstruction of existing building or by new constructions and the development of the
infrastructure of social services for prevention and consulting. These investment projects shall be
implemented based on the assessment of territorial needs; ensuring that new and refurbished
residential places ensure progress towards the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities. Investment into home-based and community-based care settings shall be favoured and
the principle of freedom of choice and independent living shall be respected for all investment
projects. Furthermore, to ensure progress towards the Convention, the Social Services Act shall be
amended, in particular in areas linked to social service inspections and a complaint mechanism for
the clients of social services.
Investment in new capacities shall contribute to climate objectives by increasing energy efficiency as
described in targets 194 and 195.
Furthermore, at least 100 electric vehicles and at most 151 plug-in hybrids shall be purchased for
social prevention, counselling and home-care services.
The investment shall be completed by 31 August 2026.
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Investment 4: Development and modernisation of infrastructure in the field of care for children
at risk
The investment aims at addressing the insufficient social care infrastructure for children at risk and
to support the process of transition to community-based care in the Czech Republic. The investment
supports the provision of social care infrastructure for children at risk through the renovation of
existing buildings, building of new facilities and/or purchase of housing units.
The investment shall be completed by 31 August 2026.
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target
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184
Reform 1:
Development
of labour
market
policies
Milestone
Establishment of the
tripartite Re-skilling
and Upskilling
Committee
Entry into
force of a
decree
establishing a
permanent
Reskilling and
Upskilling
Committee of
the Council of
Economic and
Social
Agreement
(tripartite)
Q1 2022
The Reskilling and Upskilling Committee shall coordinate
development of life-long learning in line with the actual and
anticipated demand for skills. It shall consist of the
representatives of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs,
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, employers’
associations and trade unions
185
Reform 1:
Development
of labour
market
policies
Milestone
Entry into force of
the amended
Employment Act
increasing
efficiency of
employment
services and better
targeting of most
vulnerable groups
Provision in
the amended
Employment
Act indicating
the entry into
force of the
amended
Employment
Act
Q4 2025
The law shall
• Provide a definition of disadvantaged people in the
labour market
• better target support to the most vulnerable groups
(especially the low-skilled , excluded persons or at
risk of social exclusion)
• increase the flexibility and effectiveness of
retraining courses organised by the Labour Office
186
Reform 1:
Development
of labour
market
policies
Milestone
Database of
reskilling and
upskilling courses
Public
database of
upskilling and
reskilling
courses put in
operation
Q4 2023
The database shall comprise upskilling and reskilling
programmes certified according to the Employment Act
(provided by the Labour Office) as well as courses offered by
vocational schools, higher education institutions and other
providers
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target
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187
Investment 1:
Development
of labour
market
policies
Target
Number of people
who received
reskilling and
upskilling in digital
skills and skills
needed for Industry
4.0
Number 0 130 000 Q4 2025
At least 65 000 people shall receive upskilling or reskilling in
digital skills. In addition, at least 65 000 people shall receive
upskilling or reskilling in skills needed for Industry 4.0.
Support to upskilling and reskilling shall be provided through
the Czech Labour Office or through company-based training
provided by employers or professional, business or municipal
associations. Selection criteria shall ensure that preference
shall be given to the SMEs and the self-employed.
188
Reform 1:
Development
of labour
market
policies
Target
Number of regional
training centres
established to
promote Industry
4.0
Number 0 14 Q4 2025
At least 14 training centres shall be established, equipped and
put in operation (one centre per region). The centres shall be
established by the Labour Office. They shall be equipped to
provide upskilling and reskilling courses in digital skills and
skills needed for transition to Industry 4.0., in cooperation
with regional vocational schools.
189
Investment 2:
Increasing the
capacity of
pre-school
facilities
Target
Number of
refurbished existing
pre-school facilities
Number 0 333 Q2 2026
Of the overall objective to refurbish 370 facilities, at least 333
shall be refurbished, to comply with the new technical
standards set by the amendment of act No 247/2014 on the
provision of childcare services in a child group (Child Group
Act) or to expand capacity.
190
Investment 2:
Increasing the
capacity of
pre-school
facilities
Target
Number of new pre-
school facilities
Number 0 391 Q2 2026
Of the overall objective to establish 435 new nurseries, at least
391 shall be created, by constructing new buildings and by
renovating existing buildings. At least 176 nursery
renovations shall achieve either at least 30% primary energy
savings or at least 30% reduction of direct and indirect
greenhouse gas emissions and at least 98 new constructions
with primary energy demand at least 20% below the nearly
zero-energy buildings requirement.
• Furthermore, the call(s) for projects fulfilling this
target shall require one or more of the following:
The investment includes the use of grant support as
follows: Projects shall be new constructions with
primary energy demand at least 20% below the
nearly zero-energy buildings requirement.
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• Projects shall be renovations achieving on average
either at least 30% primary energy savings or at
least 30% reduction of direct and indirect
greenhouse gas emissions.
• Projects shall be other energy efficiency
renovations.
191
Investment 2:
Increasing the
capacity of
pre-school
facilities
Target
Number of new
places in pre-school
facilities
Number 0 7430 Q2 2026
Creation of at least 7430 new places in pre-school facilities for
children below the age of three. These facilities shall be
distinct from the facilities financed from other Union funding
programmes.
192
Reform 2:
Ensuring
sustainability
of financing of
childcare
facilities
Milestone
Entry into force of
the law on childcare
(amendment to Act
No 247/2014 on the
provision of
childcare services in
a child group)
Provision in
the law on
childcare
(amendment
to Act No
247/2014 on
the provision
of childcare
services in a
child group)
indicating the
entry into
force of the
law
Q4 2023
The law on pre-school childcare (amendment to Act No
247/2014 on the provision of childcare services in a child
group) shall
• ensure stable financing of pre-school facilities for
children below three years of age
• aim at ensuring access to affordable childcare for
children below three years of age in all regions.
193
Reform 3:
Reform of
long-term care
Milestone
Entry into force of
the law on long-
term care
Provision in
the law on
long-term care
indicating the
entry into
force of the
law
Q4 2023
The law on long-term care shall
• aim at integrating health and social long-term care;
• ensure high quality standards for all types of long-
term care services;
• promote community-based care and home care
ensuring independent living in natural environment ;
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• ensure a stable system of adequate financing of the
long-term care services, including for community-
based and home care;
• define rules on monitoring of quality of care,
requirements for the staff (including qualifications)
and equipment;
• allow for access of private LTC providers while
applying the same rules and quality standards to all
providers.
194
Investment 3:
Development
and
modernisation
of social care
infrastructure
Target
T1: Number of
community-based
residential,
outpatient, outreach,
prevention and
counselling
facilities
constructed or
reconstructed
Number of
facilities
0 94 Q4 2025
At least 94 facilities shall be created, of which at least 42
facilities shall be renovated achieving on average either at
least 30% primary energy savings or at least 30% reduction of
direct and indirect greenhouse gas emission and at least 32
shall be new constructions with primary energy demand at
least 20% below the nearly zero-energy buildings requirement.
Furthermore, the call(s) for projects fulfilling this target shall
require one or more of the following:
• Projects shall be new constructions with primary
energy demand at least 20% below the nearly zero-
energy buildings requirement.;
• Projects shall be renovations achieving on average
either at least 30% primary energy savings or at
least 30% reduction of direct and indirect
greenhouse gas emissions.
• Projects shall be other energy efficiency
renovations.
The call(s) shall also require that the projects ensure progress
towards deinstitutionalisation of persons with disabilities in
line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities, in particular the principles of independent living
and inclusion in the community, notably freedom of choice of
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where and with whom to live, control over daily activities and
access to services in the community.
273
Investment 3:
Development
and
modernisation
of social care
infrastructure
Milestone
Amendment of
Social Services Act
concerning
inspections and
complaints
Amended
Social
Services Act
and inspection
methodology
Q2 2025
The Social Services Act shall be amended and the amendment
shall enter into force. A binding methodology for social
services inspection shall be adopted, The act or the
methodology shall prescribe that inspections inspect the
fulfilment of obligations under the UN Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the provision of social
services.
Furthermore, as pilot inspections under the new rules, social
services provided in any facility with a capacity of more than
25 persons funded from the Recovery and Resilience Plan
shall be inspected. Social services where inspections found
any shortcomings shall commit to a plan correcting these
shortcomings within one year.
Furthermore, the amended Social Services Act shall also
establish a social service complaint mechanism ensuring at
least that:
• Clients, client’s legal guardians and family members
have the right to submit complaints concerning
social services to their provider.
• Complainants have the right to be informed how the
complaint was resolved.
• Complainants have the right to appeal to a body
independent of the service provider; and the body
shall consider the appeals on both merit and process.
• Service providers as well as the relevant appeal
body or bodies shall keep a record of the complaints
received.
The social services complaint mechanism aims to broadly
correspond to the health service complaint mechanism.
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target
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The Social Services Act amendment(s) and the inspection
methodology shall be discussed and agreed upon by relevant
stakeholders.
195
Investment 3:
Development
and
modernisation
of social care
infrastructure
Target
T2: Number of
community-based
residential,
outpatient, outreach,
prevention and
counselling
facilities
constructed or
reconstructed
Number of
facilities
94 228 Q2 2026
At least 228 facilities shall be created, of which: at least 100
facilities shall be renovated achieving on average either at
least 30% primary energy savings or at least 30% reduction of
direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and at least 76
shall be new constructions with primary energy demand at
least 20% below the nearly zero-energy buildings requirement.
Furthermore, the call(s) for projects fulfilling this target shall
require one or more of the following:
• Projects shall be new constructions with primary
energy demand at least 20% below the nearly zero-
energy buildings requirement
• Projects shall be renovations, achieving on average
either at least 30% primary energy savings or at
least 30% reduction of direct and indirect
greenhouse gas emissions.
• Project shall be other energy efficiency renovations.
The call(s) shall also require that the projects ensure progress
towards deinstitutionalisation of persons with disabilities in
line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities, in particular the principles of independent living
and inclusion in the community, notably freedom of choice of
where and with whom to live, control over daily activities and
access to services in the community.
The measure aims to increase the capacity of services to serve
3 958 more clients than would have been possible without the
facilities..
196
Investment 3:
Development
and
modernisation
Target
T1: Number of low-
emission vehicles
purchased for social
prevention,
Number 0 120 Q4 2024
At least 120 low-emission vehicles shall be purchased, of
which:
• at least 40 battery-electric cars
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of social care
infrastructure
counselling and
home-care services • at most 80 plug-in hybrid cars
197
Investment 3:
Development
and
modernisation
of social care
infrastructure
Target
T2: Number of low-
emission vehicles
purchased for social
prevention,
counselling and
home-care services
Number 120 251 Q2 2025
At least 251 low-emission vehicles shall be purchased, of
which:
• at least 100 battery-electric cars
• at most 151 plug-in hybrid cars
274
Investment 4:
Development
and
modernisation
of children
social care
infrastructure
Milestone
Call for projects
published for
housing for children
at risk
Call Q1
2024
At least one call for projects shall be published for the
acquisition of housing for children at risk.
The relevant call(s) shall require that:
1. Each housing unit shall not be larger than 200m2
and shall have bedrooms designed for at most two
children.
2. Bedrooms designed for two children shall not be
smaller than 12.25m2 and bedrooms designed for
one child shall not be smaller than 8m2.
3. The housing units shall be used by children at risk
within at most 12 months since their purchase.
4. The housing units shall be used for social purposes
for at least 10 years.
275
Investment 4:
Development
and
modernisation
of children
social care
infrastructure
Milestone
Call for projects
published for
facilities for
children at risk
Call for
projects
Q1 2024
At least one call for projects shall be published for renovating
or building facilities for children at risk. The relevant call(s)
shall require that:
1. Each facility shall consist of at most three
apartments, each apartment shall be designed for at
most six children and per each apartment, at most
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2. Bedrooms designed for two children shall not be
smaller than 12.25m2 and bedrooms designed for
one child shall not be smaller than 8m2.
3. All renovations shall include at least other energy
efficiency renovations.
4. All new constructions shall have a primary energy
demand of at least 20% below the nearly zero-
energy buildings requirement.
5. The facilities shall be used for social purposes for at
least 10 years.
276
Reform 4:
Reform of
residential and
social care for
vulnerable
children and
families
Milestone
Entry into force of
an Amendment to
the Act on Social
and Legal
Protection of
Children
Legal act Q4 2024
Amendments to the Act on Social and Legal Protection of
Children shall enter into force, ensuring that:
1. the placement of children below 4 years of age in
institutional care is banned, with at most two
exceptions: i) stays no longer than (at most) two
months; ii) children in the 3. or 4. intensity-of-care
category.
2. Institutional care (“Dětské domovy pro děti do 3 let
věku”)for children below 4 years of age are
abolished
277
Investment 4:
Development
and
modernisation
of children
social care
infrastructure
Target
Housing area for
children at risk
acquired – 1st batch
Housing
units
0 1800 Q1 2025
At least 1800m2 of housing area shall be acquired as housing
for children at risk in line with the call(s) for projects in
milestone 274 or another call fulfilling the same requirements.
278
Investment 4:
Development
and
modernisation
of children
social care
infrastructure
Target Housing area for
children at risk
acquired – 2nd
batch
Housing
units
1800 5580 Q4 2025
At least 3780 m2 of additional housing area shall be acquired
as housing for children at risk in line with the call(s) for
projects in milestone 274 or another call fulfilling the same
requirements.
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measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
279
Investment 4:
Development
and
modernisation
of children
social care
infrastructure
Target
Capacity of
facilities for
children at risk
Places 0 237 Q2 2026
There shall be at least 237 places in the facilities for children
at risk built or renovated in line with the call for projects in
milestone 275 or another call fulfilling the same requirements.
Out of the 237 places, at least 35% shall be renovated and
achieve either at least 30% primary energy savings or at least
30% reduction of direct and indirect greenhouse gas
emissions.
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U. COMPONENT 4.1: SYSTEMIC SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC INVESTMENT
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenge of
strengthening the administrative capacity of public administration in Czechia. The aim of the
component is to provide methodological support for the preparation of projects, to modernise the
strategic framework and capacities in the area of public procurement, to support preparation of
investment projects and to increase number of staff working on implementation of the Recovery and
Resilience Plan in Czechia.
The component supports addressing country-specific recommendation 3 2019, according to which
Czechia shall reduce the administrative burden on investment and support more quality-based
competition in public procurement, and country-specific recommendation 3 2020, according to which
Czechia shall support small and medium-sized enterprises by making greater use of financial
instruments to ensure liquidity support, reducing the administrative burden and improving
eGovernment.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
U.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Methodological support for the preparation of projects in line with the EU objectives
The reform consists of institutional and procedural changes and aims to provide capacity building as
well as methodological and information support to public investors e.g. municipalities, regions or
corporations owned by public entities that are responsible for implementation of public investments.
This methodological and information support shall be provided by the established Coordination and
Competence Centre. The reform shall focus on adoption of the management plan of the Coordination
and Competence Centre with a detailed description of supported activities and their timeline of
implementation.
This reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2023.
Reform 2: Methodological support and modernisation of public investment
The reform consists of institutional and procedural changes and aims to support preparation and
adoption of a new public procurement strategy and an action plan for its implementation. The strategy
and the action plan shall focus at least on the following priorities: professionalisation of contracting
authorities, sustainable purchasing, centralisation and joint purchases.
This reform shall be implemented by 31 March 2024.
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Reform 3: Financial support for the preparation of projects in line with EU objectives
The reform consists of institutional and procedural changes and aims to prepare at least 90 projects,
including at least 72 that shall be sufficiently final to be submitted in calls for proposals under
different sources of funding.
This reform shall be implemented by 30 June 2026.
Reform 4: The increase of effectiveness and enhancing the implementation of the National
Recovery and Resilience Plan
The reform consists of institutional and procedural changes and aims to strengthen the administrative
capacity to coordinate and implement the Czech Recovery and Resilience Plan. New full-time
equivalent people shall be hired to support the strategic, analytical, coordination, monitoring, control
and communication activities of the bodies involved in the implementation ofthe Plan, including its
coordination and audit. Communication and media campaign as well as new functionalities of the
monitoring and reporting system shall also be supported.
This reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2024.
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Seq.
Num
.
Related Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
280 Reform 1:
Methodological
support for the
preparation of
projects in line
with the EU
objectives
Milestone Establishment of
the Coordination
and Competence
Centre and
adoption of its
management
plan.
The Coordination
and Competence
Centre is established
and its management
plan is adopted
Q4 2023
The Coordination and Competence Centre shall be
established to provide methodological support for
the preparation of projects in line with the EU
objectives.
The management plan shall include a description of
planned activities of the Centre with the timeline of
their preparation. The activities shall include at
least the preparing of guidance documents, training,
dissemination and support for other authorities.
281 Reform 2:
Methodological
support and
modernisation of
public investment
Milestone Adoption by the
Government of
the Czech
Republic a new
public
procurement
strategy and an
action plan for its
implementation
The strategy and the
action plan adopted
Q1 2024
A new public procurement strategy and an action
plan for its implementation shall be adopted. The
strategy and the action plan shall focus at least on
the following priorities: professionalisation of
contracting authorities, sustainable purchasing,
centralisation and joint purchases.
The action plan shall include a timeline and
objectives for implementation of priority areas
elaborated in the strategy.
282 Reform 3:
Financial support
for the preparation
of projects in line
with EU
objectives
Target Number of
projects prepared
for
implementation Number 0 30 Q3 2024
30 projects shall be prepared for implementation.
No less than 24 projects shall be submitted in calls
for proposals.
Projects being prepared shall be in line with the
DNSH principle as set out in the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01).
283 Reform 3:
Financial support
for the preparation
of projects in line
with EU
objectives
Target Number of
projects prepared
for
implementation Number 30 90 Q2 2026
90 projects shall be prepared for implementation.
No less than 72 projects shall be submitted in calls
for proposals.
Projects being prepared shall be in line with the
DNSH principle as set out in the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01).
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.
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Investment)
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Target
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indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
284 Reform 4:
The increase of
effectiveness and
enhancing the
implementation of
the Recovery and
Resilience Plan
Milestone Approval of a
government
resolution on
increasing the
administrative
capacity for the
implementation
of the National
Recovery and
Resilience Plan
(systematisation
decision) and
approval of the
related budget
Approved
government decision
on increasing the
administrative
capacity for
implementation of
the plan and of the
related budget
Q3 2023
Government resolution(s) directing the Minister of
the Interior to increase the administrative capacity
to support the implementation of the Recovery and
Resilience Plan shall be approved. It shall
a) include systematisation(s) of positions in
the relevant ministries (component
owners) and in the implementation
entities;
b) allocate funds for pre-financing from the
state budget
c) increase the capacity for implementation
of the NPO through the use of agreement
to perform work.
Funding from the national budget for pre-financing
of the positions allocated by the systematisation
decision shall be approved by the government.
285 Reform 4:
The increase of
effectiveness and
enhancing the
implementation of
the Recovery and
Resilience Plan
Target
Increasing the
number of people
working on the
Recovery and
Resilience Plan
by 2023
Full-time
equivalen
t people
217 338 Q4 2023
At least 338 full-time equivalent people shall work
on the Recovery and Resilience Plan.
286 Reform 4:
The increase of
effectiveness and
enhancing the
implementation of
the Recovery and
Resilience Plan
Milestone Approved media
and
communications
plan for the
revised Recovery
and Resilience
Plan
Approved media and
communication plan
for the revised
Recovery and
Resilience Plan
Q1 2024
Update of the media and communication plan for
the revised Recovery and Resilience Plan shall be
adopted.
287 Reform 4:
The increase of
effectiveness and
enhancing the
implementation of
the National
Milestone Upgrade of the
repository
system (AIS)
The upgraded
repository system
(AIS) becomes
available to the
Q3 2024
The upgraded repository system shall be in place
and operational. The system shall include, as a
minimum, the following new elements:
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.
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Investment)
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Target
Name
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indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
Recovery and
Resilience Plan
bodies implementing
the RRP
a. New milestones and targets and
modification of existing milestone/target
data;
b. New functionalities linked to creation of
statistical reports;
c. development of the system according to
additional reporting requirements.
288 Reform 4:
The increase of
effectiveness and
enhancing the
implementation of
the National
Recovery and
Resilience Plan
Target Increasing the
number of people
working on the
Recovery and
Resilience Plan
by 2024
Full-time
equivalen
t people
338 470 Q4 2024
At least 470 full-time equivalent people shall work
on the Recovery and Resilience Plan
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V. COMPONENT 4.2: NEW QUASI-EQUITY INSTRUMENTS FOR THE PROMOTION OF
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT OF CZECH-MORAVIAN GUARANTEE AND DEVELOPMENT
BANK (ČMZRB) AS A NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan addresses the challenges concerning the
access to finance by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
The objectives of the component are extending the ČMZRB’s product line to include a new quasi-
equity instrument and strengthening ČMZRB’s capacities for its implementation, including the design
of internal regulatory procedures and IT systems. An integral part of the reform shall be to update the
ČMZRB strategy to include principles for sustainable financing in line with EU environmental
objectives with the full application of the ‘Do no significant harm principle’.
The component supports addressing the country specific recommendation on supporting small and
medium sized enterprises by making greater use of financial instruments to ensure liquidity support
(Country Specific Recommendation 3 2019).
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
V.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Development of the Czech-Moravian Guarantee and Development Bank as a
National Development Bank
The purpose of the reform is to strengthen the ČMZRB position as a national development bank, its
capacity to implement financial instruments, especially those supporting the objectives of green
transition.
The reform shall aim at completing the following objectives:
• Updating of the ČMZRB strategy to include principles for sustainable financing in line with EU
environmental objectives.
• Strengthening institutional and human resources to ensure the efficient management of the new
type of financial instruments, including through adjustment of internal regulatory procedures of
the IT systems for the new product.
• Development of a methodology for project evaluation and selection that complies with “Do no
significant harm” (DNSH) Technical guidance (2021/C58/01) requirements and green tagging
criteria as established under Annex VI to the RRF Regulation, allowing for support of activities
with a climate coefficient of 40% or 100%.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2021.
Investment 1: Development of a new line of quasi-equity instruments supporting
entrepreneurship
The purpose of the investment is to provide support in the combined amount of EUR 32 400 000 to
at least 30 projects fulfilling the environmental and climate criteria on the basis of the new
methodology, in line with the new mid-term strategy of the ČMZRB as developed under the Reform
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part and following a transparent and competitive selection procedure. Support provided under the
Czech recovery and resilience plan is expected to mobilise private capital as private co-financing and,
in the longer term, increase the core capital of the ČMZRB available for further financing of firms
through the financial instruments.
Czechia shall complete the following measures:
• Concluding a funding agreement between the ČMZRB and the Ministry of Industry and Trade,
which clearly sets that the projects supported by the ČMZRB under the recovery and resilience
plan shall comply with the objectives of the Regulation (EU) 2021/241, including the DNSH and
green tagging criteria, as well as that until 31 December 2026 the reflows from the new quasi-
equity instrument shall be re-used only for the purposes of this instrument.
• The extension of the ČMZRB product lines to new quasi-equity instruments supporting SMEs
(mezzanine loans). The new instrument shall be a quasi-equity instrument in the sense of
subordination to its senior debt, but it shall provide for a project-specific financing.
• Providing aid amounting to a total of at least EUR 32 400 000 million (30 projects) through the
financing of investments being in line with the “Do no significant harm” (DNSH) Technical
guidance (2021/C58/01) and with a coefficient of climate of 40% or 100% by quasi-equity
instruments, following a transparent and competitive procedure.
• In order to ensure that the measure complies with the ‘Do no significant harm’ Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01), the legal agreement between the Ministries of Industry and Trade and
the ČMZRB and the subsequent investment policy of the financial instrument shall:
i. require the application of the European Commission’s technical guidance on
sustainability proofing for the InvestEU Fund; and
ii. exclude the following list of activities and assets from eligibility: (i) activities and assets
related to fossil fuels, including downstream use21
; (ii) activities and assets under the EU
Emission Trading System (ETS) achieving projected greenhouse gas emissions that are
not lower than the relevant benchmarks22
; (iii) activities and assets related to waste
landfills, incinerators23
and mechanical biological treatment plants24
; and (iv) activities
and assets where the long-term disposal of waste may cause harm to the environment;
and
21
Except projects under this measure in power and/or heat generation, as well as related transmission and distribution
infrastructure, using natural gas, which are compliant with the conditions set out in Annex III of the ‘Do no significant
harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
22
Where the activity supported achieves projected greenhouse gas emissions that are not significantly lower than the
relevant benchmarks an explanation of the reasons why this is not possible should be provided. Benchmarks established
for free allocation for activities falling within the scope of the Emissions Trading System, as set out in the Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/447.
23
This exclusion does not apply to actions under this measure in plants exclusively dedicated to treating non-recyclable
hazardous waste, and to existing plants, where the actions under this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy
efficiency, capturing exhaust gases for storage or use or recovering materials from incineration ashes, provided such
actions under this measure do not result in an increase of the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an extension of the
lifetime of the plants; for which evidence is provided at plant level.
24
This exclusion does not apply to actions under this measure in existing mechanical biological treatment plants, where
the actions under this measure are for the purpose of increasing energy efficiency or retrofitting to recycling operations
of separated waste to compost bio-waste and anaerobic digestion of bio-waste, provided such actions under this measure
do not result in an increase of the plants’ waste processing capacity or in an extension of the lifetime of the plants; for
which evidence is provided at plant level.
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iii. require the verification of legal compliance with the relevant EU and national
environmental legislation of the beneficiary by the entrusted entity or financial
intermediary for all transactions, including those exempted from sustainability proofing.
In order to ensure that the activities are in line with Annex VI to Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the
selection criteria shall require that the supported activities comply with the requirements of the
applicable intervention fields of Annex VI of that Regulation (with a 40% or 100% coefficient).
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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.
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measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
198
Reform 1:
Development
of the Czech-
Moravian
Guarantee
and
Development
Bank as a
National
Development
Bank
Milestone
Adoption of
the medium-
term strategy
of the Czech-
Moravian
Guarantee and
Development
Bank
(ČMZRB)
approved by
the bank's
shareholders
(represented
by the
Ministries of
Industry and
Trade, Finance
and Local
Development)
Adoption of
the
medium-
term
strategy of
the Czech-
Moravian
Guarantee
and
Developme
nt Bank
(ČMZRB)
Q4 2021
The new strategy shall be approved by the bank's
shareholders: Ministries of Industry and Trade, Finance
and Local development). It shall include provisions on
ensuring compliance with the ‘Do no significant harm’
Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
199
Reform 1:
Development
of the Czech-
Moravian
Guarantee
and
Development
Bank as a
National
Development
Bank
Milestone
Delivery of a
management
model for the
new quasi-
equity
instrument
Approval of
the
implementa
tion plan
and internal
regulations
for the
managemen
t of the new
type of
financial
instruments
by the
Board of
Directors of
Q4 2021
The milestone shall be achieved through the approval of
the implementation plan and internal regulations for the
management of new type of financial instruments by the
Board of Directors of the Czech-Moravian Guarantee and
Development Bank (ČMZRB).
The new rules shall include conditions and methods of
project evaluation ensuring compliance with the “Do no
significant harm” (DNSH) Technical guidance
(2021/C58/01) and with the requirements of the
applicable intervention fields of Annex VI of Regulation
(EU) 2021/241 (with a 40% or 100% coefficient). The
new rules shall be consulted with market entities and
professional advisers.
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.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
the Czech-
Moravian
Guarantee
and
Developme
nt Bank
(ČMZRB)
200
Investment 1:
Development
of a new line
of quasi-
equity
instruments
supporting
entrepreneurs
hip
Milestone
Funding
agreement
with the
Czech-
Moravian
Guarantee and
Development
Bank as a
National
Development
Bank
(ČMZRB)
Signing of
the Funding
agreement,
Q4 2021
The milestone shall be achieved upon signing the funding
agreement between the Czech-Moravian Guarantee and
Development Bank as a National Development Bank
(ČMZRB) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The
agreement shall include: 1) investment policy, 2)
eligibility criteria, 3) compliance with the ‘Do no
significant harm’ Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01) of
supported beneficiaries under this measure through the
use of sustainability proofing, an exclusion list and the
requirement of compliance with the relevant EU and
national environmental legislation.
The selection criteria shall require that the supported
activities comply with are in line with the requirements of
the applicable intervention fields of Annex VI to
Regulation (EU) 2021/241 (with a 40% or 100%
coefficient). The funding agreement shall specify that the
use of reflows from the financial instrument for the
Czech-Moravian Guarantee and Development Bank as a
National Development Bank (ČMZRB) core capital shall
take place only after 2026.
201
Investment 1:
Development
of a new line
of quasi-
equity
instruments
supporting
Target
Investment of
a total of 32
400 000 EUR
in quasi-equity
instruments
supporting
sustainable
EUR 0 32 400 000 Q4 2025
The investment shall support with an amount of EUR 32
400 000 at least 30 projects by the end of 2025, in
accordance with the investment policy, following a
transparent and competitive selection procedure.
The projects shall be in line with the “Do no significant
harm” (DNSH) Technical guidance (2021/C58/01) and
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.
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measure
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Investment)
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Target
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indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
entrepreneurs
hip
projects of
SMEs
with the relevant requirements of the applicable
intervention fields in Annex VI of Regulation (EU)
2021/241 (with a 40% or 100% coefficient.
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W. COMPONENT 4.3: ANTI-CORRUPTION REFORMS
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenge of
strengthening the anti-corruption framework of the Czech Republic through the adoption of
legislation on whistle-blower protection and lobbying regulation. The reform shall also aim at
building analytical databases on corruption, which may subsequently be used in designing and
implementing more effective and better targeted anti-corruption measures. The component also
includes a reform of the judiciary aiming at strengthening the legislative framework and transparency
in the areas of courts, judges, prosecutors and bailiffs.
The component supports addressing the country-specific recommendation 1, 2019, according to
which Czechia shall adopt pending anti-corruption measures.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
W.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Protection of whistle-blowers
The measure aims at improving the legal safeguards for whistle-blowers and improving the perception
of whistle-blowers within the public administration and in civil society. A new legislation is foreseen
to ensure effective protection of whistle-blowers against retaliation at work, establishing internal
reporting channels for whistleblowing by public institutions, municipalities and large companies. An
external notification system for whistleblowing shall be set up at the Ministry of Justice. In order to
improve the perception of whistle-blowers, an awareness-raising campaign shall be carried out
targeting both public administration and judiciary, as well as the general public.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2023.
Reform 2: Strengthening the legislative framework and transparency in the areas of courts,
judges, prosecutors and bailiffs
The aim of this reform is to establish a transparent and uniform system of recruitment and selection
of judges and judicial officeholders based on precise, objective and uniform criteria. Furthermore, the
reform aims at regulating in more detail the ancillary activities of judges and to streamline court
proceedings involving assessors. It also seeks to strengthen the safeguards of disciplinary proceedings
for judges, prosecutors and bailiffs by introducing an appeal review. The reform shall be achieved by
the following measures:
● Entry into force, by 31 December 2021, of the law on courts, judges, assessors and state
administration of courts (Courts and Judges Act);
● Entry into force by 31 December 2024 of the law on proceedings in cases of judges, prosecutors
and bailiffs.
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Reform 3: Collection and analysis of data on corruption
The reform aims at obtaining quantitative and qualitative data on the prevalence of corruption and
broadening the range of tools to map and analyse the predominant types of corruption in different
sectors. This shall be achieved by a research project, which shall identify the extent and forms of
corruption in selected sectors in the Czech Republic. The analysis shall result in recommendations of
measures to reduce corruption in the selected sectors and is expected to feed into the future anti-
corruption strategies of the government. The final research report shall propose a methodology for
the measurement of direct and indirect experience of corruption. The methodology shall be made
available to government authorities, non-profit organisations and academic communities for further
development and application.
The reform shall be completed by 31 March 2023.
Reform 4: Establishing rules for lobbying
Lobbying is currently not regulated in Czechia. The aim of this reform is to establish a legal
framework for lobbying activities in the legislative process, to enable public scrutiny of lobbying and
thereby to increase transparency of the entire legislative process. A new law on lobbying shall be
adopted, which shall lay down rules for lobbying activities in order to distinguish between legitimate
lobbying activities and undesirable, non-transparent lobbying.
The reform shall be completed by 30 June 2025.
Reform 5: Control and audit
The efficient protection of the financial interests of the Union when implementing the Recovery and
Resilience Facility is subject to the establishment of appropriate measures to prevent, detect and
correct fraud, corruption and conflict of interests as defined in Article 61 of the Financial Regulation.
Therefore, the improvement of the control and audit environment is a pre-requisite for the efficient
implementation of the plan in compliance with the applicable Union and national law. This reform
includes several measures to protect the financial interests of the Union, in particular (i)
improvements of the national control system to prevent, detect and correct situations of the conflict
of interests, (ii) a compliance review of the national procedures to ensure that the application of
beneficial ownership in the context of the Facility’s internal control system is fully aligned with the
definition of ‘beneficial owners’ as defined in Article 3, point 6 of Directive 2015/849, as amended
by Directive 2018/843, (iii) adoption of an audit strategy ensuring the independent and effective audit
of the RRF implementation, (iv) approval of the procedures for the system to collect, store and process
data in relation to all final recipients, including all beneficial owners as established by Article 3 of
the Directive (EU) 2015/849, and (v) a repository system for monitoring the implementation of the
RRF and for collection and storage of all the data referred to in Article 22(2)(d) of the Regulation
(EU) 2021/241.
The reform shall be completed by 30 June 2022. All these milestones shall be fulfilled before the first
payment request is submitted to the Commission.
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measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
202
Reform 1:
Protection of
whistle-
blowers
Milestone
Entry into
force of the
law on the
protection of
whistle-
blowers and
the
accompanying
amending law
Provision in the
law on the
protection of
whistle-blowers
indicating the
entry into force
Q4 2023
The law on protection of whistle-blowers shall:
• prohibit retaliatory measures against whistle-
blowers
• require establishment of an external notification
channel for whistleblowing at the Ministry of Justice
• require public institutions, large municipalities and
large companies to set up internal notification
systems for whistleblowing
203
Reform 2:
Judiciary
reform aimed
at
strengthening
the legislative
Milestone
Entry into
force of the
Courts and
Judges Act
Provision in
Courts and Judges
Act indicating the
entry into force
Q4 2021
The Courts and Judges Act shall:
• introduce objective rules for the selection of judges
and court officials
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framework
and
transparency
in the areas of
courts, judges,
prosecutors
and bailiffs
• provide a more detailed regulation of secondary
activity of judges
• streamline court proceedings in which lay judges
participate
204
Reform 2:
Judiciary
reform aimed
at
strengthening
the legislative
framework
and
transparency
in the areas of
courts, judges,
prosecutors
and bailiffs
Milestone
Entry into
force of the
law on
proceedings in
cases of
judges,
prosecutors
and bailiffs
Provision in the
law on
proceedings in
cases of judges,
prosecutors and
bailiffs indicating
the entry into
force
Q4 2024
The law on proceedings in cases of judges, prosecutors and
bailiffs shall:
• introduce an appeal-based instance review of
decisions by the Disciplinary Board
• introduce measures to increase efficiency in
proceedings of judges, prosecutors, and bailiffs,
namely as regards the composition of the
Disciplinary Boards, salaries for civil servants
convicted for disciplinary misconduct and
settlement of a disciplinary case by agreement
205
Reform 3:
Collection and
analysis of
data on
corruption
Milestone
Creation of
methodology
for measuring
of corruption
in the Czech
Republic
Publication of the
methodology by
the Ministry of
Justice
Q4 2023
The new methodology shall allow for replicable and efficient
measurement of the direct and indirect experience of
corruption in the Czech Republic. It shall be a part of the final
research report which shall also:
• identify the extent and forms of corruption in
selected social sectors in the Czech Republic.
• formulate recommendations of measures to reduce
corruption in the selected sectors
206
Reform 4:
Regulation of
lobbying
Milestone
Entry into
force of the
law on
lobbying
Provision in the
law on lobbying
indicating entry
into force
Q2 2025
The law on lobbying shall:
• define lobbying
• require setting up a register of lobbyists and lobbied
persons
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target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
• introduce an obligation to register lobbying and
sanctions for non-compliance.
207
Reform 5:
Control and
audit
Milestone
The system to
collect, store
and make
available data
in relation to
all final
recipients
including all
beneficial
owners (as
established by
article 3, point
6, of the Anti-
money
laundering
directive.
Procedure
approved and
implemented by
the delivery unit
with the
description of the
system to collect
and make
available data on
final recipients
Q2 2022
The procedure describing how the data on final recipients,
contractors, sub-contractors, beneficial owners and the list of
any measures for the implementation of reforms and
investment projects is to be collected and stored is being
successfully implemented. The system to collect and make
available data on final recipients shall be in line with the
requirements of Article 22(2)(d) of the RRF Regulation. This
description shall explicitly cover all categories of data
mentioned in Article 22(2)(d), including on ‘beneficial
owners’ as defined in Article 3, point 6, of Directive
2015/849, as amended by Directive 2018/843.
The procedures shall be approved and implemented by the
RRF Managing Council. The system of collecting data will be
based on and follow the best practices gained of the MS2014+
system.
208
Reform 5:
Control and
audit
Milestone
Creation and
implementatio
n of an action
plan on the
administrative
system of the
coordinating
body in
particular as
regards
sufficient and
systemic
prevention of
the conflict of
interest in the
Effective
implementation of
the action plan
confirmed by
updated
procedures and
processes of the
coordinating body
Q4 2021
Effective implementation of the action plan will ensure an
efficient internal administrative system of the coordinating
body in particular as regards sufficient and systemic
prevention of the conflict of interest.
The action plan shall include measures to ensure that
payments to final recipients, contractors and subcontractors
under the Plan would be subject to prior controls of conflict-
of-interest verification down to the level of beneficial owners
as defined in Article 3, point 6, of Directive (EU) 2015/849 of
the European Parliament and of the Council.
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(for targets)
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for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
context of the
RRF.
209
Reform 5:
Control and
audit
Milestone
Measures
preventing
conflict of
interest
implemented
by the
Coordinating
body.
Audit report
confirming
effective
implementation of
the action plan.
Q2 2022
Follow-up audit shall be carried out by the audit body to
confirm the implementation of the action plan.
210
Reform 5:
Control and
audit
Milestone
Repository
system
Audit report
confirming
repository system
functionalities
Q2 2022
A repository system for monitoring the implementation of the
RRF shall be in place and operational.
The system shall include, as a minimum, the following
functionalities:
(a) collection of data and monitoring of the achievement of
milestones and targets;
(b) collection, storage and ensuring access to the data required
by Article 22(2)(d)(i) to (iii) of the RRF Regulation.
211
Reform 5:
Control and
audit
Milestone
Audit strategy
ensuring
independent
and effective
audit of the
RRF
implementatio
n
Audit strategy
approved by the
head of the audit
body
Q4 2021
Adoption and entry into force of an audit strategy for the audit
body, ensuring the independent and effective audit of the RRF
implementation in accordance with internationally accepted
audit standards.
The strategy shall at least set out the methodology and
approach to risk assessment, the frequency and type of audits
(such as systems and project audits, desk-based and on-the-
spot) to be carried out in the different implementation stages
of the reforms and investment implemented under the Plan as
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(for targets)
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for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
well as the reliability of data supporting the achievement of
milestones and targets.
212
Reform 5:
Control and
audit
Milestone
Review of the
definition of
beneficial
ownership as
it relates to
the RRF
control system
Report from a
compliance
review including
suggestions on
possible follow-
up action.
Q4 2021
A compliance review of the national procedures shall be
carried out to ensure that the application of beneficial
ownership in the context of the RRF control system is fully
aligned with the definition of ‘beneficial owners’ as defined in
Article 3, point 6, of Directive 2015/849, as amended by
Directive 2018/843. The review shall encompass both
legislation and guidance, including manual for the registry of
beneficial owners. The review shall also look at the effective,
proportionate and dissuasive sanctions in case of breaches of
the obligation to obtain and hold information on the beneficial
ownership, as provided by Article 30(1) of Directive
2015/849, as amended by Directive 2018/843.
Following the review, potential deficiencies identified shall be
corrected.
213
Reform 5:
Control and
audit
Milestone
Guidance on
the avoidance
and
management
of conflict of
interests
Guidance on the
avoidance and
management of
conflict of
interests issued by
the delivery unit
of the
coordinating
body. Revision by
the audit authority
Q2 2022
Adoption by the delivery unit of the coordinating body of
guidance to ensure avoidance and management of conflict of
interests by the component owners and other entities
implementing reforms and investments under the recovery and
resilience plan. The guidance shall reflect the full breadth of
necessary measures to protect the EU budget against fraud and
irregularities. This guidance shall be based on Commission
Notice - Guidance on the avoidance and management of
conflicts of interest under the Financial Regulation (OJ C 121,
9.4.2021, p. 1).
The guidance shall harmonize the measures to be taken by the
component owners and other entities implementing reforms
and investments under the recovery and resilience plan
(ministries, other public bodies, state funds, etc.).
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(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
214
Reform 5:
Control and
audit
Milestone
Procedures to
avoid conflict
of interests in
line with
Article 61 of
the Financial
Regulation
Audit report with
the unqualified
audit opinion on
the effectiveness
of the RRF
internal control
system to prevent,
detect and correct
situations of
conflict of
interests
Q2 2022
The RRF internal control system to avoid conflict of interests
shall be effective and shall ensure, in particular, that:
(a) collection, storage and processing data in relation to all
final recipients, including all beneficial owners as established
by Article 3, point 6 of the Directive (EU) 2015/849;
(b) internal control system to prevent, detect and correct
conflict-of-interest situations is in accordance with Article 61
of the Financial Regulation; and
(c) national control procedures to avoid conflict-of-interest
situations for all beneficial owners are effective.
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X. COMPONENT 4.4: ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan addresses the challenge of strengthening
the application of the evidence-based approach to public policymaking, while enhancing the
coordination between different levels (central and regional) of the public administration. It aims to
address the lack of sufficient analytical capacities in the public administration in Czechia.
The component supports addressing the Country Specific Recommendation, according to which
Czechia shall aim at reducing the administrative burden and improving e-government (Country
Specific Recommendation 3 2019).
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
X.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Increased efficiency, pro-client orientation and the use of the principles of evidence-
based decision-making in public administration.
The measure aims to increase efficiency, pro-client orientation and use of the principles of evidence-
based decision-making in the public administration. It builds on the recommendations of the OECD
Public Governance Review, in particular in areas of Chapter 2 (Improving policy co-ordination and
strategic planning at the centre of government), Chapter 3 (Promoting evidence-informed decision
making), Chapter 6 (Attracting and develop skills in the public service). The following actions
correspond to these sections:
Improving policy co-ordination and strategic planning at the centre of government:
• Adopting a summary report on the policy coherence for sustainable development, identifying
funding needs for the strategies as well as existing sources of funding.
• Entry into operation of an IT system for SDG-related monitoring indicators.
Promoting evidence-informed decision making:
• Setting up a central analysis team to raise awareness of the importance of evidence-based
policymaking principles among all relevant stakeholders in the public administration, while
supporting the relevant departments in the correct application of qualitative and quantitative
analytical methods.
• Adopting a new version of the Regulatory Impact Analysis methodology.
• Updating climate-energy model covering all important climate and energy processes for Czechia.
• Creating a database of relevant data from selected information sources, open data and data
obtained through a newly created electronic data-collection tool on authorities’ activities.
Attracting and developing skills in the public service
• Establishing Entry into operation of an HR system allowing digital conduct of selected HR
processes and filling-out of forms for selected HR processes and an HR Action Plan for civil
service offices.
• Implementing targeted pro-client training programmes for at least 1000 front-office officials.
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The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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Investment)
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indicators
(for
milestones)
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(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
215
Reform 1:
Increase
efficiency,
pro-client
orientation
and use of the
principles of
evidence-
based
decision-
making in
public
administration
Target
Completion of
five actions
promoting
evidence-
informed
decision
making and
improving
policy co-
ordination and
strategic
planning at the
centre of
government
Actions
completed
0 5 Q4 2025
The following actions shall be completed:
1.A specific data warehouse shall be established and
operational for the public administration, containing
available individual data from selected information sources,
open data and data obtained through a newly created
electronic data-collection tool on authorities’ activities. The
database shall be completed by the Ministry of Interior.
2. An updated climate-energy model simulating all
important climate and energy processes, including the entire
energy balance for Czechia, shall be completed and updated
input data for the model shall be used. The model and the
input data shall be assessed by a recognised international
authority in the field of climate change and/or energy policy
as in line with international best practice. The outputs of the
model shall be used for the drafting of at least one national
strategy.
3. The government shall approve a report reviewing existing
strategies for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.
The aim of the report is to improve the policy coherence for
sustainable development. The report shall identify strategies
to abandon and propose specific steps to resolve identified
overlaps and inconsistencies. Concrete actors and deadlines
for resolving the identified issues shall be listed.
Furthermore, the report shall identify funding needs for the
strategies as well as existing sources of funding.
4. An IT system for Sustainable Development Goal-related
monitoring indicators shall be established. The system shall
at least consist of a data repository, a web application for
importing datasets, and an interface for custodian agencies.
The data from the system shall be available as open data.
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for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
5. The government shall approve a new version of the
Regulatory Impact Analysis methodology, which shall be
based on pilots for at least three legislative proposals.
289
Reform 1:
Increase
efficiency,
pro-client
orientation
and use of the
principles of
evidence-
based
decision-
making in
public
administration
Milestone
An IT system
and action plan
for better HR
in the public
administration
An IT system
is established
and use, an HR
Action Plan is
adopted by the
government
Q2 2026
An HR IT system shall be established and used at three or
more central government authorities or subsidiary
organisations of central government authorities, of which at
least one shall be a central government authority. The
system shall at least allow digital conduct of selected HR
processes and allow to fill out forms for selected HR
processes.
The government shall adopt an HR Action Plan for civil
service offices (“služební úřady”), which shall be based at
least on:
1) pilot projects, at least three central government
authorities, of improved processes of hiring of and
developing managers and specialists; and
2) an empirical assessment of the Czech civil service and
modelling of possible scenarios for its reform and/or
development.
216
Reform 1:
Increase
efficiency,
pro-client
orientation
and use of the
principles of
evidence-
based
decision-
making in
public
administration
Target
Completion of
training
accredited by
the Ministry of
Interior on
client-oriented
approaches for
front-office
staff of central,
regional or
local
authorities
Number 0 1000 Q4 2025
A targeted training program for front-office staff of central,
regional or local authorities in client-oriented approach shall
be completed. The training program shall be implemented at
the level of districts in small groups of up to 20 officials,
and shall be aimed at practicing skills in model situations.
The training programme shall be accredited by the Ministry
of the Interior and shall be free for all participants.
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Y. COMPONENT 4.5: DEVELOPMENT OF THE CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTOR
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan addresses the need to support the recovery
of the cultural and creative sectors, which were hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, while making
it a firm part of the overall economic and social recovery of the Czech Republic. The component shall
also stimulate a digital shift in the cultural and creative sectors and their effective integration within
the Czech innovation ecosystem. Furthermore, the aim is to strengthen the resilience of the cultural
and creative sectors through introducing the status of ‘artist’ in legislation and investing in skills of
artists and cultural professionals to foster their adaptability to new, in particular digital, working
environments. The component includes measures aimed at relaunching culture and tourism-related
activities in the regions, thereby contributing to regional cohesion.
The component supports addressing the country-specific recommendation 3, 2019, according to
which Czechia shall remove the barriers hampering the development of a fully functioning innovation
ecosystem, and country-specific recommendation 2, 2020, according to which Czechia shall support
employment through active labour market policies, the provision of skills, including digital skills,
and access to digital learning.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01).
Y.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Status of the artist
The reform shall address the absence of an adequate regulatory environment of artists: this
exacerbated the negative impact of the covid pandemics on cultural and creative professionals who
operated under precarious working arrangements, outside the social safety net. A new legislation shall
introduce the status of ‘artist’ with the aim to improve and stabilise the working conditions of artists
and cultural professionals and increase the resilience of the sector. The legislation shall be
complemented by methodological guidance focusing on the treatment of professionals with
precarious working arrangements, fair use of intellectual property and support of artists in their early
career.
The reform also includes setting up a comprehensive programme to support skills of cultural and
creative professionals, in particular digital skills, financial literacy, management skills, linking culture
and creativity with education, and the promotion of mobility. The programme is expected to increase
the resilience of the cultural and creative sectors, foster the adaptability of culture and creative
professionals to digital technologies and new working environments and help restore disrupted
cooperation networks in the cultural and creative sectors.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Reform 2: Legislative reform introducing multi-source financing of cultural institutions
This reform aims at fostering financial stability and sustainability of cultural institutions. It consists
of a legislative reform which shall introduce multi-source cooperative financing of cultural
institutions, thereby increasing their financial resilience. The reform shall simplify cooperation
between cities, regions and the state in funding of cultural institutions in Czechia and specify
conditions for involvement of private funding. The reform also includes regional and national
mapping of the cultural and creative sectors.
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The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2024.
Investment 1: Development of regional cultural and creative sectors
The main objective is to ensure equitable development of the cultural and creative sectors in the entire
territory of the Czech Republic. The investment aims at creation of 15 cultural and creative centres,
which shall promote links between culture, creative industries and regional innovation ecosystems.
The investments shall benefit structurally disadvantaged regions and areas suffering from a lack of
cultural infrastructure, thereby fostering territorial cohesion. Preference shall be given to projects that
revitalise existing objects, contribute to the restoration of cultural heritage or extend the functions of
existing cultural institutions. The investment shall include support to project preparation and
development of regional strategic documents regarding cultural and creative sectors.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 2: Digitalisation of cultural and creative sectors
The aim is to support digitalisation of cultural content in order to ensure its preservation and improve
its accessibility. The investment shall address the low level of digitalisation of the cultural content in
Czechia and a lack of a comprehensive methodology and good practice sharing in this area. This shall
be achieved by:
● a grant scheme to support at least 80 projects of digitalization of the cultural content, with
preference given to projects allowing for equipment and capacity sharing;
● developing a methodology to facilitate digitalisation of the cultural content in libraries, museums
and other cultural institutions;
● digitalisation of the grant system of the Ministry of Culture, which shall allow for an efficient
administration of applications.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 3: Creative vouchers
The investment aims at promoting innovation through links between the SMEs and the emerging
creative sectors. External services of creative professionals may help SMEs innovate their post-
production services and respond swiftly to market demands, thereby supporting their
competitiveness. The investment shall be achieved through a voucher scheme to support soft
innovations in SMEs, such as web design, product and service design, graphic design or marketing
strategies. At least 3000 creative vouchers shall be allocated to SMEs in three consecutive calls (2022-
24). In addition, at least 300 design credits shall be allocated to SMEs in a complementary scheme
supporting export promotion and consultation activities in design. The allocation of vouchers to
SMEs shall aim at equal distribution among the regions and creative professionals shall be limited to
provide service to at most three SMEs in order to avoid concentration in large creative and advertising
companies. The investment shall include setting up a creative gallery, which shall serve the
implementation and administration of the voucher scheme and as a wider communication platform
for the cultural and creative sectors. The voucher scheme shall be based on a successful local scheme
organised in Southern Moravia.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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Investment)
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(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
217
Reform 1:
Status of the
Artist
Milestone
Entry into force of
the law on the
Status of the
Artist
Provision in the
law on the Status
of the Artist
indicating the
entry into force
Q4 2025
The law on the Status of the Artist shall ensure stable working
conditions of artists and creative professionals. The legislation
shall be complemented by methodological materials on the
treatment of professionals with precarious working
arrangements, fair use of intellectual property and support of
artists in the first stages of their careers.
218
Reform 1:
Status of the
Artist
Target
Number of
cultural and
creative
professionals
supported by
skills provision
Number 0 2000 Q4 2024
Support shall be channelled through a grant scheme with a
total allocation of EUR 27 100 000). Skills development shall
focus on digital, financial and management skills, cultural
innovations, internationalization and promoting linkages of art
and culture with the educational sector.
219
Investment
1:
Developmen
t of regional
cultural and
creative
sectors
Target
Opening of new
regional cultural
and creative
centres to public
Number 0 15 Q4 2025
At least 15 regional cultural and creative centres shall be
supported and open to the public. Support shall be channelled
through a grant scheme with a total allocation of EUR 125 677
000. Preference shall be given to projects that revitalise
existing objects, contribute to restoration of cultural heritage
and follow climate objectives. Selection of projects shall
respect geographical balance. Within the individual regions,
preference shall be given to structurally disadvantaged areas
and areas suffering from a lack of cultural infrastructure.
220
Reform 2.:
Legislative
reform
introducing
multi-source
financing of
cultural
institutions
Milestone
Entry into force of
a legislative
amendment
allowing for
cooperative multi-
source financing
of culture
Provision in the
legislative
amendment
allowing for
cooperative multi-
source financing
of culture,
indicating the
entry into force
Q4 2024
The legislative amendment shall:
• allow for multi-source financing of culture
• simplify cooperation between cities, regions and the
state
• strengthen financial sustainability of cultural
institutions
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Investment)
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(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
221
Investment
2:
Digitalisatio
n of cultural
and creative
sector
Target
Number of
completed
projects of
digitalisation of
the cultural
content
Number 0 80 Q4 2025
The grant scheme shall support at least 80 projects of
digitalisation of the cultural content, with preference given to
projects allowing for equipment and capacity sharing. A
methodology for effective digitalisation of the cultural content
shall be made available to cultural institutions, drawing on the
best practice in the field. The total budget executed for this
purpose shall amount to EUR 31 419 000.
222
Investment
3: Creative
vouchers
Target
Number of
creative vouchers
allocated to SMEs
Number 0 3300 Q4 2025
The measure shall support soft innovations in SMEs, such as
web design, product and service design, graphic design or
marketing strategies and export promotion activities. Support
shall be channelled through two grant schemes with a total
allocation of EUR 20 800 000. At least 3000 creative vouchers
and 300 design credits shall be allocated to SMEs. The
distribution of vouchers shall respect geographical balance.
Creative professionals may provide service to at most three
SMEs.
A creative gallery shall be set up to serve the implementation
and administration of the scheme and as a wider
communication channel.
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Z. COMPONENT 5.1: EXCELLENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE HEALTH SECTOR
The component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan addresses the challenge of improving the
excellence of research in medical sciences and related disciplines. This includes research in the areas
of: infectious diseases, cancer, neurosciences, metabolic disorders or cardiovascular diseases and
research on the socio-economic impact of health risks. The identification of these fields was
conducted on the basis of three criteria: the existing data on fatality rates, the potential to achieve
excellence and the current existence of cooperation structures.
The component aims at modernising and renovating Czechia’s scientific infrastructure to European
standards, developing networking structures in the Research & Development sector and reducing
fragmentation of the research sector in Czechia, thus improving its management.
This component provides support complementary to components 6.1 and 6.2 in the area of health
system support.
The component supports addressing the country specific recommendation on public-private
cooperation in research and development (country specific recommendation 3 2020).
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in accordance with
the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
Z.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Investment 1: Public Research & Development support for priority areas of medical sciences
and related social sciences
This investment aims at supporting at least four research consortia each of them aimed at improving
a systematic provision of necessary expertise in one of the selected disciplines: infectious diseases
research, cancer research, neurosciences, metabolic disorders or cardiovascular diseases research and
research on the socio-economic impact of health risks. This shall enhance scientific support to the
public administration or faster and more transparent sharing of relevant and scientifically validated
information and Research & Development & Innovation results.
The consortia are expected to be established between relevant universities, public research institutions
and other public and private entities, ensuring the necessary knowledge transfer. These consortia shall
form national research authorities aimed to bring about a qualitative change to the chosen Research
& Development priority areas with impacts both in terms of scientific production and on the
functioning of Czechia’s public administration in health crisis situations.
The investment is expected to include supporting basic and applied research activities, equipping
research entities with scientific infrastructure of a new quality, establishing a single scientific
platform for each supported priority area, and improving the capacities of the consortium’s
researchers through upskilling activities.
The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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Z.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num
.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone
/ Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
223
Investment
1: Public
Research &
Developmen
t support for
priority areas
of medical
sciences and
related social
sciences
Milestone
Launch of
a new
Research
&
Developme
nt support
program
Approval of
the program
by the
Czech
Governmen
t and launch
of a tender
Q4 2021
The milestone shall be achieved upon launching of a new
systemic programme instrument to support Research &
Development in priority medical sciences and related social
sciences, namely: infectious diseases research, cancer research,
neurosciences, metabolic disorders or cardiovascular diseases
research and research on the socio-economic impact of diseases,
in accordance with the national rules established in the Act No
130/2002 on support for research, experimental development and
innovation from public funds .
Adoption by the government shall follow consultation with all
stakeholders and in internal and inter-ministerial consultation
procedures, consultation with representatives of the academic and
application communities and universities in the Research,
Development and Innovation Council, verification of absorption
capacity.
The open call for public tender in Research & Development &
Innovation for the new Research & Development programme
shall follow the national rules, especially established in the Act
No 130/2002 on support for research, experimental development
and innovation from public funds.
224
Investment
1: Public
Research &
Developmen
t support for
priority areas
of medical
sciences and
related social
sciences
Target
Award of
public
contracts
to at least
four
Research
&
Developme
nt
consortia
Number
of
contracts
0 4 Q2 2022
The target shall be achieved upon notification of the award of
public contracts to at least four Research & Development
consortia in priority medical sciences and related social sciences,
namely: infectious diseases research, cancer research,
neurosciences, metabolic disorders or cardiovascular diseases
research and research on the socio-economic impact of diseases.
The total budget allocated for this purpose shall amount to at least
EUR 196 371 000.
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.
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measure
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Investment)
Milestone
/ Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
225
Investment
1: Public
Research &
Developmen
t support for
priority areas
of medical
sciences and
related social
sciences
Target
Validation
of at least
four
national
Research
&
Developme
nt
consortia
and their
integration
in the
Czech
Research
&
Developme
nt system
as national
research
authorities
Number
of
consortia
validated
by the
Ministry
of
Education,
Youth and
Sport
0 4 Q4 2025
The target shall be achieved upon validating the functioning of at
least four consortia in the areas of infectious diseases research,
cancer research, neurosciences, metabolic disorders or
cardiovascular diseases research and research on the socio-
economic impact of diseases and their integration in the Czech
Research & Development system as national research authorities
by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Validation process shall be conducted on the basis of the
assessment and evaluation in accordance with the national rules
established in the Act No 130/2002 on support for research,
experimental development and innovation from public funds, peer
review and expert site visits.
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AA. COMPONENT 5.2: SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN COMPANIES AND
INTRODUCTION OF INNOVATIONS INTO BUSINESS PRACTICE
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenge of
boosting the innovation capacity of domestic businesses and improving cooperation within Czechia’s
innovation ecosystem. This shall be achieved through support to innovative enterprises, with
particular regard to digitalisation, organisational innovation and to academia-business linkages. The
support shall emphasise international cooperation and synergies with the research and innovation
Framework Programme.
The component supports addressing country-specific recommendation 3 2019, according to which
Czechia shall remove the barriers hampering the development of a fully functioning innovation
ecosystem, and country-specific recommendation 3 2020, according to which Czechia shall ensure
access to finance for innovative firms and improve public-private cooperation in research and
development.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01). In particular, the results of the R&I process shall be technologically neutral
at the level of their application (i.e. they shall be applied across all available technologies, including
low-impact technologies), and the measure shall ex ante exclude R&I dedicated to the ‘brown R&I’
elements (i.e. coal, lignite, oil/petroleum, natural gas not covered by Annex III of the DNSH
Technical Guidance, blue and grey hydrogen, incinerators and landfills).
AA.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Creation of a National Coordination Group for Support for Industrial Research
The reform entails the establishment of a National Coordination Group for Support for Industrial
Research, which shall harmonise the industrial R&D support policies between policy makers, existing
RDI support providers and the Government Council for RDI.
The National Coordination Group shall ensure the establishment of a structure for supporting
programmes compatible with the smart specialization strategy. It should harmonize the conditions for
granting support and the concentration of all relevant programmes under a single implementing body
– the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic.
The reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2021.
Investment 1: Support for the introduction of innovation into business practice
The measure aims at supporting innovation projects by SMEs, with a view to introducing product,
process or organisational innovation into business practice.
90 individual innovation projects by SMEs (process, product, organization) shall be put into practice
as a result of the supported project.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 March 2026.
Investment 2: Support for R&D cooperation (in line with the National RIS3 Strategy)
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The measure aims at providing support for cooperation between research organisations and SMEs
under the National Centres of Competence programme.
Cooperation projects of at least 60 SMEs with a public research organisation under newly created
National Centres of Competence shall be supported.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 March 2026.
Investment 3: Aid for research and development in the field of the environment
The measure aims at supporting industrial RDI projects submitted by research organisations and
enterprises, including collaborative projects, aimed at addressing challenges identified under the
“State Environmental Policy of the Czech Republic 2030 with outlook to 2050” and the sectoral
strategy of research support. The RDI projects shall focus on priority thematic areas such as protection
and sustainable use of natural resources, climate protection and improvement of air quality, waste
management and reuse, protection of nature and landscape or a safe and resilient environment,
including prevention and reduction of the consequences of natural and anthropogenic hazards.
At least 15 RDI projects in the field of environment shall be supported.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 March 2026.
Investment 4: Support for research and development in synergy effects with the Framework
Programme for Research and Innovation
The measure aims at funding Seal of Excellence projects, in particular the instruments of the European
Innovation Council Accelerator (including EIC Accelerator Pilot), which supports SMEs with the
highest potential for rapid growth, as well as supporting European Research Area NET Cofunds
(European Partnerships) that address the most pressing research and development challenges in the
international context.
At least 16 enterprises involved in European Research Area NET Cofunds and at least 8 enterprises
presenting projects that received the Seal of Excellence shall be supported.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 March 2026.
Investment 5: Aid for research and development in enterprises in line with the national RIS3
strategy
The measure aims at supporting industrial research and experimental development projects submitted
by enterprises in line with the national RIS3 strategy.
The tender shall aim at supporting industrial research and experimental development projects aimed
at putting results into practice, in particular in industrial production and in the supply of products on
the market, projects developing new services, technologies and materials, increasing automation and
robotisation and the use of digital technologies.
The projects selected for support shall be in line with one R&D&I specialisation domain of the
national RIS3 strategy.
Grant agreements shall be signed for the support of at least 68 projects. The total budget committed
in the grant agreements for all projects and the overall implementation period shall amount to at least
53.9 million EUR.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 March 2026.
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Investment 6: Aid for research and development in the field of transport
The measure aims at supporting R&D&I projects in the field of transport.
The tender shall aim at supporting projects for applied research, experimental development and
innovation in one of the following fields: (i) sustainable, accessible and safe transport, (ii) automation,
digitalisation and technologically advanced transport, (iii) zero emission transport.
The projects selected for support shall also comply with one of the following two specialisation
domains of the national RIS3 strategy: (i) green transport; and (ii) technologically advanced and safe
transport.
Grant agreements shall be signed for the support of at least 16 projects. The total budget committed
in the grant agreements for the overall implementation period of the projects shall amount to at least
8 million EUR.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 March 2026.
Investment 7: Aid for research and development in the environmental field
The measure aims at supporting industrial RDI projects submitted by research organisations and
enterprises, including collaborative projects, aimed at addressing challenges identified under the
“State Environmental Policy of the Czech Republic 2030 with outlook to 2050” and the sectoral
strategy of research support.
The projects selected for support shall be in line with one R&D&I specialisation domain of the
national RIS3 strategy.
Grant agreements shall be signed for the support of at least 35 projects in the environmental field.
The total budget committed in the grant agreements for the overall implementation period of the
projects shall amount to at least EUR 17.9 million.
The investment shall be implemented by 31 March 2026.
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Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
226
Reform 1:
Creation of
National
Coordination
Group for
Support for
Industrial
Research
Milestone
Establishment
of National
Coordination
Group for
Support for
Industrial
Research
Start of
operation of
the group
Q4 2021
A National Coordination Group for Support for Industrial
Research shall be established and put in operation. The
coordination group shall harmonize the industrial R&D
support policies between policy makers, existing RDI support
providers and the Government Council for RDI, the conditions
for granting support, and concentrate all relevant programmes
under the remit of the Technology Agency of the Czech
Republic.
227
Investment 1:
Supporting
the uptake of
innovation in
business
practice
Target
Introduction of
product, process
or
organisational
innovations
Number of
individual
innovations
(process,
product,
organisation)
put into practice
as a result of the
supported
project
72 162 Q1 2026
90 individual innovations (process, product, organization)
shall be put into practice as a result of the supported project.
The total budget executed for this purpose shall amount to at
least EUR 39 000 000.
228
Investment 2:
Support for
research and
development
cooperation
(in line with
Smart
Specialization
Strategy)
Target
Cooperation of
SMEs with a
public research
organisation
under National
Centres of
Competence
Number of
supported SMEs
involved in
cooperation
projects
0 60 Q4 2022
Grant agreements shall be signed for the support of
cooperation projects involving at least 60 SMEs with a public
research organisation under newly created National Centres of
Competence.
290
Investment 2:
Support for
research and
development
Target
Cooperation of
SMEs with a
public research
organisation
Million EUR 0 58 Q1 2026
The total budget executed for the support of the cooperation
projects under Target 228 shall amount to at least EUR 58 000
000.
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measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
cooperation
(in line with
Smart
Specialization
Strategy)
under National
Centres of
Competence
229
Investment 3:
Aid for
research and
development
in the
environmental
field
Target
research and
development in
the
environmental
field
Number of
supported
projects in the
environmental
field
43 58 Q3 2022
Grant agreements shall be signed for the support of at least
fifteen RDI projects in the environmental field. The projects
shall focus on priority thematic areas such as protection and
sustainable use of natural resources, climate protection and
improvement of air quality, waste management and reuse,
protection of nature and landscape or a safe and resilient
environment, including prevention and reduction of the
consequences of natural and anthropogenic hazards.
291
Investment 3:
Aid for
research and
development
in the
environmental
field
Target
Research and
development in
the
environmental
field
Million EUR 0 7 Q1 2026
The total budget executed for the support of projects under
Target 229 shall amount to at least EUR 7 000 000.
230
Investment 4:
Aid for
research and
development
in synergy
effects with
the
Framework
Programme
Target
Research and
development in
synergy effects
with the
Framework
Programme for
Research and
Innovation
Number of
projects
participating in
European
Research Area
NET Cofunds
and projects that
received the
53 79 Q1 2026
26 projects participating in European Research Area NET
Cofunds and projects that received the Seal of Excellence
(including in the EIC Accelerator Pilot), including 18 projects
participating in European Research Area NET Cofunds and 8
projects that received the Seal of Excellence, shall be
supported.
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Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
for Research
and
Innovation
Seal of
Excellence The total budget executed for this purpose shall amount to at
least EUR 19 000 000.
292
Investment 5:
Aid for
research and
development
in enterprises
in line with
the national
RIS3 strategy
Target
Research and
development in
line with the
RIS3 strategy
Number of
projects in line
with the RIS3
strategy for
which a grant
agreement has
been signed
0 68 Q2 2024
Grant agreements shall be signed for the support of at least 68
projects in line with the national RIS3 strategy. The tender
shall aim at supporting industrial research and experimental
development projects aimed at putting results into practice, in
particular in industrial production and in the supply of
products on the market, projects developing new services,
technologies and materials, increasing automation and
robotisation and the use of digital technologies.
The projects selected for support shall be in line with one
R&D&I specialisation domain of the national RIS3 strategy.
The total budget committed in the grant agreements for all
projects and the overall implementation period shall amount to
at least EUR 53.9 million.
293
Investment 5:
Aid for
research and
development
in enterprises
in line with
the national
RIS3 strategy
Target
Research and
development in
line with the
RIS3 strategy
% 0 90 Q1 2026
At least 90% of the budget committed for the projects under
Target 292 shall have been disbursed.
294
Investment 6:
Aid for
research and
development
in the field of
transport
Target
Research and
development in
the field of
transport
Number of
projects in the
field of
transport for
which a grant
0 16 Q2 2024
Grant agreements shall be signed for the support of at least 16
R&D projects in the field of transport. The tender shall aim at
supporting projects for applied research, experimental
development and innovation in one of the following fields: (i)
sustainable, accessible and safe transport, (ii) automation,
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measure
(Reform or
Investment)
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Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
agreement has
been signed
digitalisation and technologically advanced transport, (iii) zero
emission transport.
The projects selected for support shall also be in line with one
of the following two specialisation domains of the national
RIS3 strategy: (i) green transport; and (ii) technologically
advanced and safe transport.
The total budget committed in the grant agreements for all
projects and the overall implementation period shall amount to
at least EUR 8 million.
295
Investment 6:
Aid for
research and
development
in the field of
transport
Target
Research and
development in
the field of
transport
% 0 90 Q1 2026
At least 90% of the budget committed for the projects under
Target 294 shall have been disbursed.
296
Investment 7:
Aid for
research and
development
in the
environmental
field
Target
Research and
development in
the
environmental
field
Number of
projects for
which a grant
agreement has
been signed
0 35 Q2 2024
Grant agreements shall be signed for the support of at least 35
R&D&I projects in the environmental field. The projects
selected for support shall also be in line with one R&D&I
specialisation domain of the national RIS3 strategy.
The total budget committed in the grant agreements for all
projects and the overall implementation period shall amount to
at least EUR 17.9 million.
297
Investment 7:
Aid for
research and
development
Target
Research and
development in
the
% 0 90 Q1 2026
At least 90% of the budget committed for the projects under
Target [296] shall have been disbursed.
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Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
in the
environmental
field
environmental
field
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BB. COMPONENT 5.3: A STRATEGICALLY MANAGED AND INTERNATIONALLY COMPETITIVE
R&D&I ECOSYSTEM
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan aims at increasing competitiveness and
socio-economic benefits and impacts of R & D & I by promoting excellence, strengthening
international cooperation and strategic development of human capital. This is achieved through
improving the process of developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating R & D & I policy,
harmonising the methodological environment for public R&D&I support, and supporting
internationally competitive teams delivering excellence in R&D&I.
The component supports addressing country-specific recommendation 3 2019, according to which
Czechia shall remove the barriers hampering the development of a fully functioning innovation
ecosystem.
BB1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: A strategically managed and internationally competitive R&D&I ecosystem
The reform entails the strengthening of strategic intelligence capacities for the R&D&I policy in
Czechia, the creation of an excellence programme, and the harmonisation of procedural rules for
granting public R&D&I support.
The reform shall be implemented by 30 June 2025.
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BB.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num
.
Related Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
298
Reform 1:
A strategically
managed and
internationally
competitive R &
D & I ecosystem
Milestone
Strengthening of
strategic
intelligence
capacities,
creation of an
excellence
programme, and
adoption of a
methodological
guideline for
support providers
Adoption of
Government
Resolutions and of a
Methodological
Guideline
Q2 2025
The reform shall include the following actions:
a) Adoption of a Government Resolution,
creating a new shared activities project to
strengthen strategic intelligence
capacities for R&D&I policy. The
Government Resolution shall establish
that the project enables the regular
publishing of analysis outputs, and that
the analytical scope of the project enables
an analysis of the following:
(i) Czechia’s international cooperation in
R&D&I;
(ii) The role and socio-economic impact of
large research infrastructure;
(iii) National Research and Innovation
Strategies for Smart Specialisation;
(iv) Human resources development in R&D,
including the conditions for women’s
participation in R&D;
(v) The system of granting of support to
innovative enterprises.
The Government Resolution shall also
establish that the capacities and analytical
outputs are made available across all
support providers.
b) Adoption of a Government Resolution
creating a new excellence programme.
This new excellence programme shall
introduce an additional grant title for
applicants who:
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.
Related Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
(i) have received financial support
from international grants,
(ii) have received national support
after having applied for an
international grant, or
(iii) have received financial support
under the national EXPRO
grant.
Before the adoption of the programme,
representatives of the research sector shall be
consulted.
c) Adoption of a methodological guideline,
which shall:
(i) Harmonise the procedural rules for the
provision of R&D&I support across all
support providers. It shall also include a
timeline for the implementation of the
relevant measures.
(ii) Align the criteria for supporting projects
from the national budget to the standard
criteria for the participation in projects
under the EU Framework Programme for
Research and Innovation.
Support providers and representatives of the aid
beneficiaries shall be involved in the development
of the methodological guideline.
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CC. COMPONENT 6.1: INCREASING RESILIENCE OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan addresses the challenge of strengthening
the resilience of the health system by investing in healthcare infrastructure and improving the
education of health workers in acute care. With respect to healthcare infrastructure, the objective is
to increase availability and quality of rehabilitation care for patients recovering from critical
conditions (acute medical conditions), which proved insufficient during the pandemic. Also, the
component aims at addressing the lack of highly specialised diagnosis tools and treatment of serious
cardiovascular diseases, including transplant medicine. With respect to the education of healthcare
personnel, systemic measures and investment are foreseen to tackle the growing shortage of
healthcare workers.
The component contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation 1, 2020, according to
which Czechia shall ensure the resilience of the health system, strengthen the availability of health
workers, primary care and the integration of care, and deployment of e-health services.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01).
CC.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Improvement of education of healthcare professionals
The training and education of healthcare workers shall be adapted with the aim to improve the
availability of highly specialized healthcare professionals. Planning of healthcare staff at the national
and regional level shall be improved thanks to creation of an electronic system (connecting existing
databases of healthcare professionals) for management, administration and evaluation of training
needs of healthcare professionals. The improvement of the organisation of post-graduate training of
health professionals shall help reduce the duration of specialist training and allow younger doctors to
start providing care earlier, thereby improving access to care.
The investment shall be completed by 30 June 2024.
Investment 1: Creation of the Intensive Medicine Simulation Centre
The investment consists of building an Intensive Medicine Simulation Centre which shall expand the
infrastructure for post-graduate training and life-long learning of healthcare professionals. The centre
shall provide training with the state-of-the-art technologies and equipment, imitating real-life
situations, including by using virtual reality. This shall enable training of complex clinical tasks in a
safe environment without impacting on patient safety, effective transfer of acquired skills into clinical
practice and improving cooperation between medical disciplines. Simulation training shall cover a
wide range of activities, ranging from simple treatments to comprehensive patient care by specialised
medical teams in pre-hospital care, intensive care units or operating rooms. Also, a system of training
for medical personnel in intensive medicine shall be developed.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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Investment 2: Rehabilitation care for patients recovering from critical condition
The aim of the investment is to address the need to strengthen rehabilitation care of patients
recovering from critical conditions, which multiplied due to the covid pandemic. This shall be
achieved by refurbishments and modernising the equipment in the rehabilitation departments and by
improving the organisation of rehabilitation care. Acquiring state-of-the-art equipment for
comprehensive rehabilitation care shall reduce the need for staffing, thereby increasing the
availability of rehabilitation care for patients. Support shall be channelled through a grant scheme
with a total allocation of 61 660 000 EUR. Support shall be provided to at least 19 public hospitals
which provide acute inpatient care in intensive care units and follow-up rehabilitation care. The
selection of projects shall reflect the increased needs for rehabilitation care after the covid pandemic.
The aim is for the number of treatments of patients after critical conditions in the rehabilitation care
units to increase by 10%.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 3: Building a centre for cardiovascular and transplant medicine
The investment aims at increasing the accessibility of highly specialised care in cardiovascular and
transplant medicine in the South Moravian region. Construction of new facilities of the Centre of
Cardiovascular and Transplant Surgery in Brno is foreseen in order to expand the current capacity
and modernise the equipment to reflect modern treatment methods, with a view to addressing the lack
of adequate facilities in the Moravian region. The investment shall increase the number of beds in the
current Centre of Cardiovascular and Transplant Surgery from the current 90 to at least 125 beds.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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CC.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
231
Reform 1:
Improvement of
education of
healthcare
professionals
Milestone
Electronic
system for
management,
administration
and evaluation
of training of
healthcare
professionals
A basic platform for
the electronic
system of
management,
administration and
evaluation of
healthcare workers’
education put in
operation
Q2 2024
Creation of a basic platform by the Ministry of Health for the
new electronic system of management, administration and
evaluation of healthcare workers’ education. The electronic
system shall be further developed and completed with
modules according to education needs.
232
Investment 1:
Creation of the
Intensive
Medicine
Simulation
Centre and
optimisation of
the education
system
Milestone
Call for tender
for the
construction of
the Intensive
Medicine
Simulation
Centre
Notification of
award of the open
and public tender to
the contractor
Q4 2022
Notification of the award of the public contract to build the
Intensive Medicine Simulation Centre which will provide
training to healthcare professionals in a wide range of medical
fields:
• Anaesthesiology and resuscitation
• Other medical and non-medical skills training
related to emergencies
• Pre-hospital care and ambulance
• Urgent admission
• Intensive Care Units and multipurpose operational
room
• Integrated Rescue System
• Soft Skills – team communication, crisis
communication, leadership.
The contractor shall be selected through open and public
tender procedures. A needs assessment shall be carried out
prior to the launch of the tender.
233
Investment 1:
Creation of the
Intensive
Medicine
Simulation
Milestone
Intensive
Medicine
Simulation
Intensive Medicine
Simulation Centre
constructed, fully
Q4 2025
The Intensive Medicine Simulation Centre shall be
constructed, fully equipped and put in operation. The capacity
should be sufficient to ensure that at least 1 500 healthcare
professionals shall be trained in the centre per year.
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measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description and clear definition of each milestone and
target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
Centre and
optimisation of
the education
system
Centre put in
operation
equipped and put in
operation
234
Investment 2:
Rehabilitation
care for patients
recovering from
critical
conditions
Target
Support of
rehabilitation
care
Number 0 19 Q4 2024
Support shall be channelled through a grant scheme with a
total allocation of 61 660 000 EUR. At least 19 projects shall
be supported to increase the capacity of rehabilitation care for
patients after critical conditions in public hospitals.
235
Investment 3:
Building a
centre for
cardiovascular
and transplant
medicine
Milestone
Centre for
Cardiovascular
and Transplant
Medicine fully
operational
Centre for
Cardiovascular and
Transplant
Medicine fully
operational
Q4 2025
New facilities of the Centre for Cardiovascular and Transplant
Medicine fully operational. The construction of the new
facility shall create at least 35 new beds at the Centre for
Cardiovascular and Transplant Medicine. The construction
shall be subject to open and public tender procedures. A needs
assessment shall be carried out prior to the launch of the
tender.
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DD. COMPONENT 6.2: THE NATIONAL PLAN TO STRENGTHEN ONCOLOGICAL PREVENTION AND
CARE
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan addresses the challenge of increasing the
resilience of the cancer prevention and care system, which has been affected by the long-term negative
effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With respect to reforms, a new National Oncological Programme for the Czech Republic for 2022-
2030 shall be set up and the scope and quality of screening programmes for cancer prevention shall
be enhanced.
With respect to healthcare infrastructure, the objective is to support the construction of the Czech
Oncology Institute in Prague and the Centre for Oncological Prevention. Furthermore, oncological
and hematooncological care facilities shall be also supported, as well as new facilities at the Masaryk
Memorial Cancer Institute in Brno to strengthen cancer prevention.
The component contributes to addressing the country-specific recommendation 1, 2020, according to
which Czechia shall ensure the resilience of the health system, strengthen the availability of health
workers, primary care and the integration of care, and deployment of e-health services.
It is expected that no measure in this component does significant harm to environmental objectives
within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the description of
the measures and the mitigating steps set out in the plan in accordance with the DNSH Technical
Guidance (2021/C58/01).
DD.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: National Oncological Programme of the Czech Republic – NOP CZ 2030
The reform is aimed at establishing the Czech Republic’s National Oncological Programme for the
period 2022-2030 (NOP CR 2030). The NOP 2022-2030 shall reflect the priorities set out in Europe’s
Beating Cancer Plan, including the principles of the Patient-Centred Cancer Care Culture25
. The
preparation of the programme is under the responsibility of the Czech Oncological Society. The
Ministry of Health shall set up a National Council for the Implementation of the NOP, which shall
play a coordinating role in the preparation, implementation and evaluation phases.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Reform 2: Supporting and enhancing the quality of preventive screening programmes
The reform shall focus on enhancing the scope and quality of cancer prevention programmes with the
aim to reduce morbidity and mortality of cancer cases, limit the costs of treatment at advanced stages
of the disease and increase life expectancy and quality of life. The measures include:
• appointment of the National Screening Centre, by 30 June 2025, as the body responsible for
coordination of cancer screening programs in the Czech Republic;
• enhancing the scope, accessibility, performance and impact of the existing screening programmes,
in particular by increasing the coverage of the target population. For example, the coverage of the
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target population by the colorectal cancer screening programme shall increase to at least 40% by
30 June 2026;
• piloting of new screening programmes, including their verification through population and
clinical studies. In particular, an early lung cancer detection programme shall be launched and at
least 20 000 participants of the target population shall participate by 30 June 2026.
• setting up a system to plan new prevention programmes and estimate their cost-effectiveness and
impact in the public health insurance system;
• creation of a database for across-the-board monitoring and evaluation of screening programmes,
including a broad quality indicator panel and efficiency assessment.
The measure shall be completed by 30 June 2026.
Investment 1: Establishment of the Czech Oncology Institute
The investment focuses on building the Czech Oncology Institute in Prague with the aim to provide
cancer prevention, diagnosis and all treatment modalities, in one single point-of-care. The investment
shall include the construction of a new building and acquisition of equipment (including, among
others clinical equipment and information and communications technology equipment and safety
equipment). The objective is also to establish a cancer centre with an international outreach in the
Central and Eastern Europe region. The aims is a capacity of 8500–11200 hospitalised patients per
year.
The Ministry of Health shall submit by 15 March 2022 a set of necessary documents, including:
• Medical program/functional plan and draft design suitable for Design and Build
procurement purposes,
• Feasibility study, including needs assessment in context of the wider health strategy,
technical, operational and economic feasibility, sustainability in both of financial and
staffing terms, and impact on provision of oncology care at regional and country level,
including on the travelling time and professional proficiency.
These documents shall be validated by an independent authority by 31 December 2022.
The investment shall be completed by 30 June 2026.
Investment 2: Developing highly specialised oncological and hematooncological care
The investment aims at strengthening highly specialised cancer care in both Complex Oncology
Centres and Centres of highly specialised hematooncology, by the acquisition of cutting-edge
technologies and equipment. The investment shall enable the oncology centres to provide diagnosis
and cancer treatment based on the principles of precision and personalised medicine, which would
improve the diagnosis and treatment in particular of rare cancer types. The concept of precision
medicine covers in particular theranostics, advanced visualisation methods, individualised cell and
gene therapies and modern radiotherapy. At least ten Complex Oncology Centres and Centres for
highly specialised hematooncology shall be supported.
The investment shall be completed by 30 June 2026.
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Investment 3: Establishment and development of the Centre for Cancer Prevention and
Infrastructure for Innovative and Supportive Care at the Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute
The investment aims at increasing the capacity and developing innovative cancer prevention and care
in the Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute in Brno. First, the investment includes the construction of
a new facility of the Centre for Cancer Prevention, which shall increase the number of cancer
prevention programmes (primary, secondary and tertiary) and separate preventive care from care
facilities (to cater for anti-epidemic and psychosocial aspects). The aim is that the annual number of
interventions at the Cancer Prevention Centre increases by 30 % compared to 2019. Second, new
facilities shall be created for innovative and supportive cancer care, namely the First Contact Centre,
the Clinical Trial Centre, the Support Care Centre and the Education Centre. The Support Care Centre
shall allow for piloting a new support programme for cancer survivors, the results of which may then
be transferred to other cancer centres in the Czech Republic. The aim is that the annual number of
clients of the Innovative and Supportive care at the Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute increases by
20% compared to 2019.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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DD.2. Milestones, targets, indicators, and timetable for monitoring and implementation for non-repayable financial support
Seq.
Num
.
Related
measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
236
Reform 1:
National
Oncological
Programme
Milestone
National
Oncologic
al
Programm
e of the
Czech
Republic
2022-2030
Approval of
the National
Oncological
Programme
2022-2030 by
the
government
Q4 2021
The National Oncological Programme shall be prepared
under the responsibility of the Czech Oncology Society
in consultation with key actors and stakeholders, in
particular the Ministry of Health, National Oncology
Centres, Centres of highly specialised cancer and
haematology care, Institute of Health Information and
Statistics, representatives of healthcare providers, health
insurance companies and patients associations.
237
Reform 2:
Supporting and
enhancing
quality of
preventive
screening
programmes
Milestone
Appointme
nt of an
institution
responsible
for
coordinatio
n of
oncologica
l screening
programs
National
Screening
Centre
appointed by
the
government as
the body
responsible for
coordination
of cancer
screening
programmes
Q2 2025
The National Screening Centre shall be responsible for:
• coordination, planning, monitoring and
evaluation of the screening programmes
• setting-up a predictive system to plan new
prevention programmes and estimate their cost-
effectiveness and impact in the public health
insurance system;
• building a database for monitoring and
evaluation of screening programmes, including
setting up a scoreboard of quality indicators
• piloting new screening programmes
238
Reform 2:
Supporting and
enhancing
quality of
preventive
screening
programmes
Target
Increase in
the
coverage
of the
target
population
by the
colorectal
cancer
screening
programm
e
% 34 40 Q2 2026
The participation of the target population in the
appropriate screening test (e.g. biennial Faecal Occult
Blood Test) shall increase to at least 40%.
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measure
(Reform or
Investment)
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Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
239
Reform 2:
Supporting and
enhancing
quality of
preventive
screening
programmes
Target
Number of
participant
s in the
new early
lung
cancer
detection
programm
e
Number 0 20 000 Q2 2026
An early lung cancer detection programme shall be
launched and at least 20 000 participants of the target
population shall participate.
240
Investment 1:
Building and
establishment of
the Czech
Oncological
Institute
Milestone
Feasibility
study
validated
by an
independe
nt
authority
Validation of a
feasibility
study by an
independent
authority
Q4 2022
Validation by an independent authority of:
• Medical program/functional plan and a draft
design suitable for Design and Build
procurement purposes,
• Feasibility study, including needs assessment
in context of the wider health strategy,
technical, operational and economic
feasibility, sustainability in both of financial
and staffing terms, and impact on provision of
oncology care at regional and country level,
including on the travelling time and
professional proficiency.
The feasibility study recommended guidelines have been
presented by the EC in the “Guide to CBA of Investment
Projects, December 2014.
241
Investment 1:
Building and
establishment of
the Czech
Oncological
Institute
Milestone
The Czech
Oncology
Institute
put in
operation
An operating
licence issued
by the
Ministry of
Health to the
Czech
Oncology
Institute
Q2 2026
Construction works completed and an operating licence
obtained.
The capacity shall be at least 300 beds for in-patient care
(leading to an increase of the number of beds for cancer
treatment by the healthcare provider concerned by at least
50 beds)
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measure
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Investment)
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Target
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indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
The construction shall be subject to open and public
tender procedures.
242
Investment 2:
Developing
highly
specialised
oncological and
hematooncologic
al care
Target
Number of
supported
facilities
providing
oncologica
l and
hematoonc
ological
care
Number
of
supported
health
facilities
0 10 Q2 2026
Support shall be provided to the Complex Oncology
Centres and Centres of highly specialised oncology and
hematooncology care through a grant scheme
administered by the Ministry of Health, with a total
allocation of EUR 64 920 000. At least ten centres shall
be supported in acquisition of cutting-edge technologies
and equipment allowing for personalised medicine. The
selection of projects to be supported shall ensure
balanced geographical coverage. Only public healthcare
providers shall be supported.
243
Investment 3:
Establishment
and development
of the Centre for
Cancer
Prevention and
Infrastructure for
Innovative and
Supportive Care
at the Masaryk
Memorial
Cancer Institute
Milestone
Cancer
Prevention
Centre at
the
Masaryk
Memorial
Cancer
Institute
The new
Cancer
Prevention
Centre at the
Masaryk
Memorial
Cancer
Institute put in
operation
Q4 2025
Entry into use of new facilities of the Cancer Prevention
Centre at the Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute.
Transfer of existing capacities to new premises
completed.
The construction shall be subject to open and public
tender procedures. A needs assessment shall be carried
out prior to the launch of the tender.
244
Investment 3:
Establishment
and development
of the Centre for
Cancer
Prevention and
Infrastructure for
Innovative and
Supportive Care
at the Masaryk
Milestone
Expansion
of facilities
for
Innovative
and
Supportive
Care at the
Masaryk
Memorial
New facilities
for Supportive
and Innovative
care put in
operation
Q4 2025
Entry into operation of the new facilities of the First
Contact Centre, the Clinical Trial Centre, the Support
Care Centre and the Education Centre.
The construction shall be subject to open and public
tender procedures. A needs assessment shall be carried
out prior to the launch of the tender.
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.
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measure
(Reform or
Investment)
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Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each milestone
and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
Memorial
Cancer Institute
Cancer
Institute The pilot project on the Programme of Cancer Survivors
shall be completed.
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REPOWEREU CHAPTER
The objective of the REPowerEU chapter of the Czech recovery and resilience plan is to support the
development of renewable energy sources by designating RES acceleration areas, simplifying RES
procedures, while also preparing the electric grid to increase its connectivity capacity. These measures
jointly contribute to incentivise the take-up of renewables and strengthen energy security. The
REPowerEU chapter also aims to improve the energy efficiency of the building stock, decarbonise
road transport by lowering energy demand and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and adapt
university programmes to meet the demand for green skills.
Of the 20 measures in the Czech REPowerEU chapter, six have a cross-border dimension. The largest
investment with a cross-border dimension concerns construction, strengthening, reconstruction and
modernisation of the electricity distribution systems. Other notable measures are the development of
photovoltaics and the comprehensive reform of the Renovation Wave advisory system.
The REPowerEU chapter contributes to addressing the country specific recommendations to reduce
overall reliance on, and consumption of fossil fuels by accelerating the deployment of renewables
and facilitating their integration into the electricity system, including through further streamlining
permit procedures and making grid access easier and decreasing the use of fossil fuels in the Czech
transport system, and to increase the energy efficiency of district heating systems and of the building
stock by incentivising deep renovations and renewable heat sources.
It is expected that no measure in the REPowerEU chapter does significant harm to environmental
objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, taking into account the
description of the measures and the mitigation steps set out in the recovery and resilience plan in
accordance with the DNSH Technical Guidance (2021/C58/01).
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EE. COMPONENT 7.1: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE
(REPOWEREU)
The purpose the component is to contribute to the achievement of the 2030 energy and climate targets
for Czechia by facilitating the increase of renewable energy sources into the Czech energy mix and
deploying the adapted electricity infrastructure.
The objective of the reforms is to support the deployment of renewable energy projects by
streamlining permit granting and administrative procedures for renewable energy sources while
simplifying and increasing the transparency of the grid connection procedures.
The objective of the investments is to upgrade and develop the electricity distribution grids to enable
the electricity system to integrate small- and large-scale renewable energy sources into the grid.
The component supports addressing the country specific recommendation to reduce overall reliance
on, and consumption of fossil fuels by accelerating the deployment of renewables, including through
further streamlining permit procedures and making grid access easier (CSR 4, 2022).
EE.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Investment 1: Construction, refurbishment and upgrade of distribution networks
The objective of this measure is to accommodate the expected increase in demand for integrating the
intermittent renewables into the distribution grid. At least 1777 MW of cumulative additional
capacity for connection of renewable energy sources to the distribution networks in Czechia shall be
achieved. The supported interventions– such as the construction of new or extensions of existing lines
(low medium and high voltage), the construction of new electrical stations, the renewal and expansion
of existing substations, including the deployment of a new generation control system increasing
dimensioning or installation of new transformers – aim to contribute to removing bottlenecks in the
grids in view of maximizing the additional technical capacity for integration of new renewables.
The investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026
Investment 2: Scaled up measure Component 2.3 (Transition to Cleaner Energy Sources)
Deployment of Photovoltaics
The objective of this measure is to scale up Investment 1 : Deployment of Photovoltaics in Component
2.3 (Transition to Cleaner Energy Sources).
The scaled-up part of the measure shall increase the installed capacity of sources of photovoltaic
powers plants on the roof of companies’ buildings.
The investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
Reform 1: Simplifying permitting procedures for renewables
The reform shall remove the requirement to obtain a construction permit, a license to produce
electricity and a zoning consent decision for renewable power installations with a total installed
capacity of up to 50 Kw, as well as remove the grid connection authorization for the installations up
to 10kW.
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The reform shall simplify the permitting procedure for renewable energy installations with an
installed capacity above 1MW. Those installations shall be considered as of public interest and shall
benefit from a preferential treatment as regards zoning permits and building permits.
The reform shall be completed by 31 March 2023
Reform 2: Accelerating and digitalizing permitting process for renewables
The reform shall set differentiated, binding maximum deadlines for all relevant stages of the
procedure based on the capacity of the renewable energy installations. The duration of the entire
permit granting process (including grid connection) shall not exceed 2 years for installations from
150 kW and one year for installations below 150 kW. For solar installations in artificial structures,
the permit granting process shall not exceed 1 month.
The reform shall establish a digital one stop shop, acting as single point of contact to help applicants
throughout the entire permitting procedure. The reform shall ensure that the different stages of the
permitting procedure (e.g., construction permits, environmental permit, grid connection and
licensing) are fully digitalized.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2024
Reform 3: Improving the predictability, transparency and availability of grid connection
process
The objective of the reform is to improve the use of available electricity grid capacity and to facilitate
the connection of renewable energy sources to the grid and self-consumption.
Sub-measure 1: Improve transparency of the grid connection procedure
The reform aims to remove barriers to grid connection process introducing binding time limits for
the grid connection procedures, taking into account requirements on the duration of the permit-
granting process under EU law; reducing the duration of the assessment and contract from 30 to 15
days for distribution system operators (DSO) (including low, medium and high voltage) and from 60
to 30 days for Transmission System Operator (TSO) (high voltage).
The objective of the reform is also to address the challenges linked to the overbooking of available
capacities while enhancing the accountability of the DSO. New rules shall include specification of
the time limits for reservation of grid capacities, the adaptation of rules for the re-release of unused
capacities, the financial incentives discouraging the non-utilization of allocated capacities and the
conditions by which DSO can cancel the reservation of capacity.
The reform aims to increase the transparency of the grid connection procedure through actions to
raise awareness and provide visibility for market participants and network customers.
Every month, the three regional DSOs shall publish a transparency map on their website including
for each of their respective areas of operation, information on available grid connection capacities
for new connections at all voltages levels, publish aggregated anonymized connection requirements
of accepted and rejects requests.
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The reform shall contribute to increase the additional cumulative connection capacity of at least at
least 8000 MW of renewable energy sources to the distribution networks in Czechia by 31 August
2026.
Sub-measure 2: Regulatory incentives for electricity network operators to increase grid
flexibility
The reform aims to the revise the regulatory framework governing DSO/TSO investments and tariffs,
in view to ensuring smooth integration of additional renewable energy sources into the Czech energy
mix.
The reform shall be implemented by 31 March 2026.
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Seq.
Num
.
Related Measure
(Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
299
Investment 1 :
Modernisation
and digitalisation
of the regional
distribution
systems –
Target
Completion of
investments into
modernisation of
distribution
networks in the
Czech Republic
MW 0 [1777] Q1
2026
At least [1777] MW of cumulative additional
capacity for connection of renewable energy
sources to the distribution networks in Czechia
shall be achieved. The projects shall contribute to
removing bottlenecks in the grids and maximizing
the additional technical capacity for integration of
new renewables.
To show compliance with the capacity
requirements mentioned above, a technical report
prepared by an independent engineer shall be
provided.
300
Investment 2:
Scaled up measure
: Development of
new photovoltaic
energy sources
Target
Completion of a
further
224,7MW
installed capacity
of FVE sources
MW 270 494,7 Q1 2026
New capacity of photovoltaic energy sources of
494,7 MW shall be installed and put into operation.
301
Reform 1 :
Simplifying
permitting
procedures for
renewables
Milestone
Entry into force
of the amended
legislation
Provision in the law
indicating the entry
into force
Q3 2023
The legislation shall be amended to :
- remove the requirement to obtain a
construction permit, a license to produce
electricity, and a zoning consent / zoning
permit for renewable power installations
with a total installed capacity of up to 50
Kw as well as remove the grid connection
authorization for the installations up to 10
kW.
- Accelerate and simplify the permitting
procedure (building permit, zoning
permit) and grid connection for
installations above at least 1MW
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.
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Investment)
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Target
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Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
302
Reform 2 :
Accelerating and
digitalizing
permitting process
for renewables
Milestone
Entry into force
of the amended
legislation
Provision in the law
indicating the entry
into force Q3 2024
The legislation shall be amended to :
Set differentiated, binding maximum
deadlines for all relevant stages of the
procedure based on the capacity. The
duration of the entire permit granting
process (including grid connection) shall
not exceed 2 years for renewable
installations from 150 kW and one year
for renewable installations below 150 kW.
For solar installations in artificial
structures with a capacity equal or below
100 kW, the permit granting process shall
not exceed 1 month.
- Introduce a monitoring from the energy
regulator on the length of the different
permitting process.
303
Reform 2 :
Accelerating and
digitalizing
permitting process
for renewables
Milestone
Digital one stop
shop
Entry into operation
of the web portal
Q4 2024
A digital one stop shop (web portal) shall be
operational and have started to offer services,
information guiding the applicant through the
different administrative permit application process.
The one stop shop shall act as a single contact point
for investors/applicants for the handling and
delivery of permits and involve, where appropriate,
other administrative authorities.
The web portal shall allow citizens and enterprises
to introduce digitally demand for the different types
of permits (construction, licensing, environmental
permits) and grid connection procedures. The web
portal shall integrate all stages of the procedures and
also the functionality for applicants to follow-up
online the status of the permits, exchange digitally
the required documents, modify the request until the
issuance of the permit.
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.
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(Reform or
Investment)
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Target
Name
Qualitative
indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
The different stages of the permitting procedure
(e.g., construction permits, environmental permit,
grid connection and licensing) are fully digitalized.
304
Reform 3 – Sub
measure 1
Improve
transparency of
the grid
connection
procedure
Milestone
Entry into force
of legislative and
procedural
changes
Provision in the law
and decrees
indicating the entry
into force of the law
or decree
Q1 2024
The legislation shall be amended to:
- Empower DSO to cancel the reservation
of grid capacities only based on technical
criteria and after demonstration of non-
utilisation of the capacities.
- Obligation of the distribution system
operator to provide a written justification
to the connection applicant for the lack of
connection capacity and to indicate the
date and conditions for future connection
- Set rules for the re-release of unused
capacities , financial incentives
discouraging the non-utilization of
allocated capacities in due time and the
conditions by which DSO may cancel
the reservation of capacity.
- The Czech Energy Regulator shall review
at least every sixth months , in each
region the adequacy of a decision taken
by the DSO to cancel the capacity.
- Introduce a maximum binding time for
grid connection to be specified in the grid
connection agreement contracts
- Reduce the deadlines for appeal in front
of conciliation bodies between applicants
and DSOs
- Enhance the transparency and
accountability of the grid connection
procedure.
- at least every month, DSOs (ČEZdi,
PREdi, EG.D ) shall publish online
information on available grid connection
capacities for new connections in their
respective areas of operation, as well as
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indicators
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Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
publish aggregated anonymized
connection requirements of accepted and
rejected requests.
DSO/TSO shall also provide clear and transparent
information to system users about the status and
treatment of their connection requests.
305
Reform 3 – Sub
measure 1
Improve
transparency of
the grid
connection
procedure
Milestone
Publication of
information on
grid connection
requests and
capacities
Entry into operation
of the interactive
map
Q1 2024
An interactive map shall be published on the
websites of the three regional DSOs (E.GD, CEZ
and PRE) and displays the following information :
- for each area of operation information on
the available grid capacity at medium and
high voltage levels.
- For low voltage level, information at the
level of the transformer, station-
aggregated anonymized information on
the accepted and rejected requests
(including the number of alternative
connection agreements), and anonymized
connection requirements the accepted and
rejected requests
306
Reform 3 – Sub
measure 1
Improve
transparency of
the grid
connection
procedure
Milestone
Publication of
information on
grid connection
requests and
capacities
Publication of
information on grid
capacity at all
voltage levels
Q1
2025
The digital map shall display information on
available grid capacities at all voltage levels
operated by DSOs, including at low voltage level.
307
Reform 3 – Sub
measure 1
Improve
transparency of
the grid
Target
Grid connection
authorisation for
renewable power
plant capacity
Total connected
renewable capacity
MW 0 8000 Q2 2026
At least 8000 MW of cumulative additional grid
capacity for connection of renewable energy
sources has been achieved. The target covers all
category of solar and wind power plants. A
government database shall monitor progress
towards corresponding targets.
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Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
connection
procedure
308
Reform 3 – Sub
measure 2:
Regulatory
incentives for
electricity
network operators
to increase grid
flexibility
Milestone
Publication of
the new TSO and
DSO tariff
methodologies
on the website of
the energy
regulator
Q1
2026
The new Tariff methodology shall reflect the fixed
and operational costs of TSO and DSOs and shall
consider both capital and operational expenditure. It
shall provide for incentives to TSO and DSOs to
invest in energy efficiency, in the integration of
renewable energy , in solutions to optimise the
existing grid and facilitate demand response and
energy storage. It shall provide incentives to support
the use of flexibility services, and incentives to
facilitate innovation in areas such as digitalisation,
flexibility services and interconnection.
TSO and DSOs shall be incentivised via the tariff
methodology towards higher return when investing
in grid efficiency, flexibility enhancement, or
connection of renewable energy.
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FF. COMPONENT 7.2 SUPPORTING DECENTRALISATION AND DIGITALISATION OF THE ENERGY
SECTOR (REPOWER EU)
The objective of the component is to support the transition towards a new energy system based on
decentralized renewable energy generation, digitalisation and increased participation of citizens. The
component contributes to facilitate the uptake of new activities in the electricity sector such as storage,
aggregation, energy sharing and new uses that support the flexibility and the decarbonisation of the
entire electricity system.
The component supports addressing the country specific recommendation to reduce overall reliance
on, and consumption of fossil fuels by accelerating the deployment of renewables and facilitating
their integration into the electricity system (Country Specific Recommendation 4, 2022).
FF.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Investment 1: Electricity Data Centre
The objective of the measure is to set up an Electricity Data Centre (EDC). The EDC shall manage a
digital IT platform collecting data on generation, consumption and flexibility at one central location
and providing technical services to enhance the security and reliability of the operation of the
electricity system of the Czech Republic for the benefit of all market participants (including end
customers). The creation of the EDC aims to support the creation of new market and activities and to
enable energy sharing.
The EDC shall ensure the coordination, sharing and exchange of measured data as well as the
matching and data processing related to the provision of flexibility, flexibility aggregation and
electricity storage. It shall also provide services in the following areas: collection and provision of
metering data, data evaluation for the purpose of energy storage, energy sharing, flexibility
aggregation, balancing, grid scheduling, market registration, transmission of metering data, a network
light traffic systems and master data registration. The access to technical functionalities provided by
of the EDC information system shall be non-discriminatory and be open to all market participants.
Customers, distribution system operator, electricity suppliers and electricity market operators shall
be able to access data they are entitled to under the relevant applicable legislation.
The investment shall be completed by 31 March 2026.
Reform 1: Energy communities
The objective of the reform is to establish a regulatory framework in view of incentivizing and
facilitation the development of citizens and renewable energy communities.
The reform aims to introduce incentives for the development of energy communities and encourage
their engagement in activities such as collective production and consumption within the energy
community framework.
The amended rules shall implement the open participation principle, it shall not unduly restrict the
collective self-consumption and production or introduce any kind of restrictions based on the size or
geography. Energy Communities should be allowed to operate also in renewable heating, not only on
the electricity market.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2026.
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Reform 2: Energy Storage and Non fossil flexibility framework
This measure aims at establishing a comprehension regulatory framework for flexibility services such
as energy storage, demand response, aggregation. The objective is to promote the development of
innovative technical, technological and software solutions for energy flows optimization to ensure
integration of renewable energy sources to the grid and enable the electricity system to adjust to the
variability of electricity generation and consumption across different time horizons.
Furthermore, the reform aims to ensure the participation of energy communities, aggregators, self-
consumers, active customers, energy storage assets, industrial demand response participants to the
electricity market, while increasing overall flexibility of electricity system and decreasing the use of
fossil fuels.
The reform shall ensure the market for non-fossil flexibility solutions is open to all participants
coming from other Member States and shall remove any obstacles to such participation. The reform
should develop a conducive regulatory regime for the integration of non-fossil flexibility into energy,
capacity and ancillary service markets. The reform shall introduce incentives for the development of
energy communities and encourage demand aggregation, storage of electricity and the provision of
flexibility within the energy community framework.
The legislation shall facilitate market-based commercial energy storage investments and aims to be
accompanied by additional financial support schemes to increase energy storage facilities.
The reform shall be implemented by 30 September 2025.
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(for targets)
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for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
309
Investment 1:
Electricity Data
Centre
Milestone
Entry into force
of the legislation
establishing the
Electricity Data
Centre
Provision in the law
indicating the entry
into force of
Electricity Data
Centre
Q1 2024
The Electricity Data Centre is established by law
and its functionalities and obligations are defined
by the law. In particular, the EDC shall:
- register, at the request of the market participant,
the flag or other identification of transfer points
involved in electricity sharing and transfer points
involved in off-take at another off-take point in the
data centre and transmit the registration
information to the market operator,
- allocate, at the request of the market participant,
the share of electricity shared within the transfer
points and allocate the share of own generated
electricity at another market participant's point of
consumption,
- process electricity metering data for inclusion of
electricity sharing in the deviation assessment and
in the amount of electricity for which regulated and
unregulated prices are paid in the electricity
market,
- provide traders with anonymised data recorded by
the data centre with the transfer points of electricity
consumption points and generation plants,
including other data related to electricity sharing,
- provide the market operators and the distribution
system operators with metering data taking into
account shared electricity.
The access to technical functionalities provided by
of the EDC shall be non-discriminatory and be
open to all market participants. Customers,
distribution system operator, electricity suppliers
and electricity market operators shall be able to
access data they are entitled to under the relevant
applicable legislation.
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for completion
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Unit of
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Baseline Goal Quarter Year
310
Investment 1:
Electricity Data
Centre
Milestone
Entry into
operation of the
Energy Data
Centre
Launch of the
functionalities
linked to energy
sharing
Q3 2024
The Electricity Data Centre shall start the operation
of functionalities linked to energy sharing
(measurement and data evaluation).
311
Investment 1:
Electricity Data
Centre
Milestone
Entry into
operation of the
Energy Data
Centre
All functionalities
are operational
Q1 2026
In addition to the functionalities linked to energy
sharing, the Electricity Data Centre shall provide
services in the following areas:
-collection, provision and transmission of metering
data
- registration and data evaluation for the purpose of
electricity storage, electricity sharing, flexibility
provision,
-collection and sharing data for balancing and grid
scheduling
-market and master data registration
- publish information on the state of the grid and
possibilities for the activation of flexibility
- provide information on available flexibility
312
Reform 1 : Energy
communities
Milestone
Entry into force
of the amended
legislation on
energy
communities
Provision in the law
indicating the entry
into force of the law
Q1 2024
Entry into force of legislation establishing a
regulatory framework for citizens and renewable
energy communities.
The reform shall introduce incentives for the
development of energy communities and encourage
collective production and consumption within the
energy community framework.
The reform shall implement the open participation
principle, it shall not unduly restrict the collective
self-consumption and production or introduce any
kind of unjustified restrictions based on the size or
geography. Renewable and Citizen Energy
Communities shall also be allowed to operate also in
renewable heating, not only on the electricity
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for completion
Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
market. The reform shall ensure every customer
participating in energy sharing is entitled to receive
a smart meter.
Renewable and Citizen Energy Communities shall
have the right to receive metering data on electricity
supplies , metering data taking into account
electricity shared within the energy community and
evaluated data.
313
Reform 1 : Energy
communities
Milestone
Progress report
on investment in
IT infrastructure
Publication of the
report
Q1 2025
A report assessing the investments realized by DSOs
in metering and billing systems, IT infrastructure as
well as the gaps and future investment needs in view
of ensuring energy sharing across a bidding zone is
published by an independent third party.
314
Reform 1 : Energy
communities
Milestone
Guidelines on
energy
communities
Publication on the
website of the
Ministry of
Environment and
Ministry of Industry
of the database of
template legal
documents for the
establishment of
energy communities
Q1 2026
Guidelines and templated documents for the legal
establishment of energy communities (including
technical and economical feasibility studies,
contracts and legal documents related to the
establishment of the energy communities, the
contractual relationships of the energy communities
and its members, shall be published to guide the
public and facilitate the creation of energy
communities.
315
Reform 2 :
Energy Storage
and Non fossil
flexibility
framework
Milestone
Report on the
need for non-
fossil flexibility
Publication of the
report on the website
of the Ministry of
Industry
Q3 2024
Publication of a forward-looking report on system
flexibility need assessment and potential, covering
a 5-year period. The report shall evaluate and
identify barriers for non-fossil flexibility in the
market and propose relevant mitigation actions.
The report shall also identify relevant financing
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for completion
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Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
instruments and sources to support the uptake of
non-fossil flexibility via public or private sources.
The report shall be established by an independent
third party.
316
Reform 2 :
Energy Storage
and Non fossil
flexibility
framework
Milestone
Entry into force
of the legislative
changes
Provision in the law
indicating the entry
into force
Q4 2024
Entry into force of legislation establishing a
regulatory framework on energy storage,
aggregation, active customers, participation of
industrial demand response participants to the
energy market.
The amended legislation shall include :
• Definitions of flexibility services as
storage, demand aggregation, demand
response;
• A new license to operate energy storage
assets and provide aggregation services
on the market;
• Definition of the rights and obligations of
the operator of the energy storage assets
and the demand aggregator in relation
with other market participants (right to
connect the energy storage to the grid, the
right to sell to the grid and buy electricity
from the grid, the right to provide
balancing services;
• The right and rules for an active
consumer to operate a storage asset;
• Provisions of contracts on aggregation
and operating the energy storage assets;
• Exclusion of double charging
(concerning the electricity from the grid,
then delivered back to the grid and
consumed by the final customer).The
conditions for energy communities and
collective self-consumers to participate to
aggregation, storage, electricity
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distribution, electricity production
activities.
• The requirement for DSOs to include in
their network development plans
information on flexibility services,
potential demand response, energy
efficiency, energy storage facilities
resources the DSO intend to use or invest
in as an alternative to system expansion.
317
Reform 2 :
Energy Storage
and Non fossil
flexibility
framework
Milestone
Publication of
the Flexibility
Action Plan
Adoption by the
government of the
Action Plan Q2 2025
The Action Plan shall define priorities of the
developing of non-fossil flexibility and define a
target for non-fossil flexibility, including demand
response and energy storage for the next ten years.
The Action Plan shall provide an investment
trajectory to reach the identified potential and set
out public financing and identify suitable private
financing sources for supporting flexibility and
storage technologies including timelines.
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GG. COMPONENT 7.3: COMPREHENSIVE REFORM OF THE RENOVATION WAVE ADVICE IN THE
CZECH REPUBLIC (REPOWER EU)
This component of the Czech plan aims to streamline the process of renovation project preparation,
increase the expertise and capacity in the area of energy efficiency renovations, raise awareness of
energy poverty and available solutions, and increase the number and quality of residential renovation
projects.
The component supports addressing the country specific recommendation to increase the energy
efficiency of district heating systems and of the building stock by incentivising deep renovations and
renewable heat sources (Country Specific Recommendation 4 2022).
GG.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: One-stop-shops for energy communities and energy efficiency renovations
The reform shall be implemented by conducting an evaluation of the pilot operation of three regional
one-stop-shops which provide households, enterprises and the public sector with advice on energy
efficiency renovations. The evaluation shall be formalised in a study which draws lessons learned and
recommends actions for improvement in the operation of regional one-stop-shops.
The reform shall also include support measures towards the education and information of
municipalities and citizens on the concept and advantages of energy communities, including the
creation of one stop shop to provide technical support on regulatory, technical, financial and
organisational aspects.
The reform shall be implemented by 31 December 2025.
Reform 2: Data and methodological guidance for the advisory system
The reform shall be implemented by preparing data and methodological guidance to be used in the
provision of advisory services, and by conducting trainings for professionals for the renovation wave.
The methodological guidance shall include a module on energy poverty and how to advise vulnerable
households. The aim of the reform is to build capacity in the area of energy efficiency renovation that
can be leveraged to improve the quality of renovation projects implemented by Czech households.
The reform shall be implemented by 30 June 2025.
Investment 1: Provision of advisory services to households
The investment shall be implemented by providing advisory services to at least 120,000 household,
enterprise, and public sector energy efficiency renovation projects via the new energy advisory
structure and services. The aim of the investment is to increase the number and quality of energy
efficient renovation projects implemented by households.
The reform shall be implemented by 30 June 2026.
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Investment 2: Awareness raising
The investment shall be implemented by conducting a public awareness-raising campaign on energy
efficiency which shall where appropriate, include emphasis on the reduction of energy consumption,
building renovation and energy poverty. The aim of the campaign is to inform the broader public
about the behavioural changes that can reduce energy consumption and help alleviate energy poverty.
The reform shall be implemented by 30 March 2025.
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(for milestones)
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(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
318
Reform 1: One-
stop-shops for
energy
communities and
energy efficiency
renovations
Milestone
One-stop shop
for energy
Start of operation of
the one stop shop
authority
Q4 2024
Set up of and entry into operation of one stop shop
(OSS) that provides technical support, facilitates
access to early on finance (to contract services or
invest in equipment) and information to set up an
energy community.
The OSS shall provide guidelines on legislative
requirements and template documents to help with
the licensing and permitting procedures.
The OSS shall provide support and advice on energy
efficiency renovations to households, enterprises,
and the public sector.
319
Reform 1: One-
stop-shops for
energy
communities and
energy efficiency
renovations
Milestone
Evaluation of
pilot operation of
three One-stop-
shops for energy
Evaluation study of
the operation of
three regional One-
stop-shops
Q4 2025
Conducting an evaluation of the pilot operation of
three regional One-stop-shops which provide
advice on energy communities and energy
efficiency renovations to households, enterprises,
and the public sector
320
Reform 2: Data,
methodological
guidance and
trainings for
advisory system
Milestone
Data,
methodological
guidance
Data,
methodological
guidance
Q2 2025
Preparation of data and methodological guidance to
be used in the provision of advisory services for
households, enterprises, and the public sector. The
methodological guidance shall include a module on
energy poverty and how to advise vulnerable
households.
321
Reform 2: Data,
methodological
guidance and
trainings for
advisory system
Target
Number of
trainings
provided
Number
of trained
professio
nals
0 100 Q2 2025
Trainings for at least 100 professionals for the
renovation wave have been completed
322
Investment 1:
Provision of
advisory services
to households,
Target
Provision of
advisory services
to households,
Number 0 60,000 Q2 2025
The newly set-up advisory system shall provide
advisory services to at least 60,000 household,
enterprise, or public sector projects by Q2 2025
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completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
enterprises, and
the public sector
enterprises, and
the public sector
323
Investment 1:
Provision of
advisory services
to households,
enterprises, and
the public sector
Target
Provision of
advisory services
to households,
enterprises, and
the public sector
Number 60,000 120,000 Q2 2026
The newly set-up advisory system shall provide
advisory services to at least 120,000 household,
enterprise, or public sector projects by Q2 2026
324
Investment 2:
Awareness raising
Target
Completion of a
nation-wide
awareness-
raising campaign
Number
of nation-
wide
campaign
s
0 1 Q2 2025
Complete at least one nation-wide public awareness
campaign on the reduction of energy consumption
with elements of energy poverty related issues.
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HH.COMPONENT 7.4:SCHOOL ADAPTATION –PROMOTING GREEN SKILLS AND SUSTAINABILITY
IN UNIVERSITIES (REPOWEREU)
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan contributes to addressing the challenges
related to the green transition of the education system, in particular by fostering the development of
green skills among higher education students and the general population. The objective shall be
achieved by revising the curricula of public universities, including by revising existing curricula and
establishing new programmes, and by creating an offer of lifelong learning courses available to the
general public. All programmes revised or created as part of this measure shall support green skills
and have clearly defined learning outcomes in the areas of sustainability, climate change,
environmental protection and biodiversity, with due regard to environmental, social and economic
aspects. The component also aims at supporting public universities in the development of their
medium- and long-term strategies in the area of green skills education, as well as in the establishment
of strategic partnerships with third parties relevant to the new or adapted study programmes. The
ultimate objective of this component is to adapt education to the changing needs of the labour market,
address the lack of competent experts in the green and energy sectors, and ensure long-term
employability.
HH.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: Transformation of universities to adapt to changing needs of the labour market
The objective of this reform is to adapt the learning offer of public universities to the increasing need
of the labour market for experts in the fields related to the green transition. The reform shall launch
at least 90 study programmes, following a call for proposals targeted at public universities. The
expanded learning offer shall consist of 20 new study programmes, 50 new courses added to existing
study programmes, and 20 new lifelong learning courses, including lifelong learning courses leading
to micro-credentials. All programmes launched as part of this measure shall foster green skills
education and have defined learning outcomes in line with the European Skills, Competences,
Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Investment 1: Sustainable and Green Transition Strategies
The measure aims at supporting public universities in the development of strategies for the sustainable
and green transition. At least 20 public universities shall adopt a Sustainable and Green Transition
strategy, which shall establish the vision, priorities and objectives of the universities in the medium-
and long-term in the area of green transition, including green skills education.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2024.
Investment 2: Establishment of strategic partnerships
The aim of this investment is supporting public universities in the establishment of strategic
partnerships with third parties relevant to the green skills education, for example businesses, research
institutions or social organisations. It aims to increase the quality and relevance of the new or adapted
study programmes under Reform 1, by allowing the universities to involve practitioners in the design
of the new courses. At least 20 strategic partnerships shall be formed.
The investment shall be completed by 30 June 2025.
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Investment)
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/ Target
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indicators
(for milestones)
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(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal
Quar
ter
Year
325
Reform 1:
Transformation of
universities to
adapt to changing
needs of the labour
market
Milestone
Launch of a
programme to
support
transformation of
universities
Q4 2023
The call for projects supporting the adaptation of
universities to changing needs of the labour market by
promoting green skills development in study curricula
shall be launched. The objective shall be to establish
at least 20 new study programmes, add at least 50
new courses to existing study programmes, and
establish at least 20 lifelong learning courses.
326
Reform 1:
Transformation of
universities to
adapt to changing
needs of the labour
market
Target
Launch of new
study
programmes, new
courses in
existing study
programmes and
lifelong learning
courses
Study
programm
es and
courses
0 90 Q4 2025
The programme shall achieve the following:
− At least 20 new study programmes
(Bachelor, Master and/or PhD-level) shall
receive accreditation.
− At least 50 new courses (mandatory and/or
optional) shall be added to the curricula of
existing study programmes (Bachelor,
Master and/or PhD-level).
− At least 20 new lifelong learning courses
(including those leading to micro-
credentials ) shall be created and offered by
universities.
All programmes and courses shall develop green
skills and define learning outcomes in accordance
with the European Skills, Competences,
Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework.
327
Investment 1:
Sustainable and
Green Transition
Strategies Target
Adoption of new
Sustainable and
Green Transition
Strategies by
public universities
Strategies 0 20 Q4 2024
At least 20 public universities shall adopt new
Sustainable and Green Transition Strategies. The
strategies shall formulate the vision, priority areas,
principles and goals, necessary to support
universities’ green transition in the short- and
medium-term, including green skills education.
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ter
Year
328
Investment 2:
Establishment of
strategic
partnerships
Target
Establishment of
strategic
partnerships by
public universities
Strategic
partnershi
ps
0 20 Q2 2025
20 strategic partnerships between public universities
and a third party developing green skills education
shall be established.
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II. COMPONENT 7.5 DECARBONISATION OF ROAD TRANSPORT (REPOWEREU)
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan addresses the need to decarbonise the
transport sector by deploying zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure in Czechia, in order to prepare
for a rapid phasing out of fossil fuels in road transport sector.
The component aims to increase the uptake of zero-emission vehicles of various types in Czechia, as
well as to encourage the development of recharging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure through
investments and reforms.
The component is linked to the implementation of the 2022 CSR 4, which underscores the need to
reduce use of fossil fuels and fossil fuel import dependency of the country. The component addresses
the CSR notably by seeking to decrease the use of fossil fuels in Czech transport system. The
component is equally linked to the implementation of the 2023 CSR 4, which underscores the need
to promote the uptake of zero-emission vehicles and boost the availability of high-capacity charging
and refuelling infrastructure through new reforms in order to create enabling conditions for and to
remove existing barriers to the deployment of vehicles and infrastructure.
II.1. Description of the reforms and investments for non-repayable financial support
Reform 1: National Action Plan for Clean Mobility and deployment targets for zero-emission
mobility
The objective of the reform is to set a pathway for transition towards clean transport and rapid
deployment of zero-emission mobility. The reform aims to build on Sustainable Urban Mobility
Frameworks of Czech cities, presenting a pathway for Czechia to accelerate the deployment of zero-
emission mobility and the roll-out of relevant refuelling and recharging infrastructure.
In light of the ongoing transition towards a rapidly decarbonised transport sector, the reform shall
result in a percentage increase of the registered zero-emission vehicles for each vehicle category for
2025 and 2030, compared to 2022 baseline. The revised National Action Plan shall also set out
dedicated national targets for different categories of zero-emission vehicles to be met by 2025 and
2030, respectively. The revised National Action Plan shall also set clear deployment targets for
charging infrastructure and hydrogen refuelling stations aligned with the Alternative Fuels
Infrastructure Regulation.
For the purposes of the reform, Czechia shall reach a deployment target of an increase of at least 70%
in the number of zero-emission vehicles registered in the respective vehicle categories compared to
the 2022 baseline. The reform shall also result in launching of public calls for minimum overall value
of EUR 120 million between February 2022 and June 2026 to support deployment of zero-emission
alternative fuels infrastructure, namely charging station and hydrogen refuelling stations.
The reform shall include a list of measures aimed at providing financial and fiscal incentives to
increase the deployment of zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure, as well as a list of measures to
aimed at creating a conducive environment for the deployment and operation of charging points, high-
capacity charging stations, and hydrogen refuelling stations.
The Action Plan aims to be based upon an open discussion with relevant local actors. Industry and
non-government organisations shall be consulted on the draft Action Plan before its finalisation.
The reform shall be completed by 30 June 2026.
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Reform 2: Tax measures in support of zero-emission mobility
The objective of the reform is to adjust the tax framework of Czechia to provide a facilitating
environment for the uptake of zero-emission road vehicles by private companies. The reform
complements Investment 4 of Component 2.4 and supports the need to further incentivise an increased
level of deployment of zero-emission vehicles in line with Reform 1. The measure shall revise the
Income Tax Act to amend the in-kind benefit for company cars provision by providing a higher level
of taxation for both conventionally fuelled vehicles and low-emission vehicles (below 50gCO2/km),
while setting out a lower level of taxation for zero-emission vehicles resulting in an advantage for
zero-emission vehicles. The reform aims to result in a substantial advantage to both employers and
employees choosing zero-emission vehicles.
The reform shall also provide a tax benefit in the form of an accelerated depreciation for all zero-
emission vehicles (categories M1, N1, N2, N3) for private companies. The measures shall amend the
Income Tax Act to ensure that the possibility of accelerated depreciation is provided solely for zero-
emission vehicles until at least 2027. The reform aims to provide motivation for companies to acquire
new zero-emission vehicles, thus accelerating the greening of corporate fleets.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2024.
Reform 3: Improving the regulatory framework for renewable hydrogen
The reform envisages the updating the Czech Hydrogen Strategy to better respond to current
challenges, conditions, and level of economic and technological progress in the hydrogen sector and
its alignment with relevant EU requirements.
The reform shall define dedicated targets for the production and utilisation of hydrogen, with a
primary focus on renewable hydrogen. The aim of the reform is to explore production balance
scenarios, consumption requirements and projections in various segments of the hydrogen ecosystem,
and to identify the import and export balance of hydrogen through EU hydrogen transmission
network, while identifying any infrastructure bottlenecks.
The update of the Czech Hydrogen Strategy shall include an action plan which defines public
financing priorities for different segments of the hydrogen ecosystem and set out timelines for
launching relevant funding calls.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Reform 4: Enabling conditions for zero-emission alternative fuels infrastructure
The reform aims to simplify and ease the construction, permitting process, and operation of electric
charging infrastructure and hydrogen refuelling stations.
The reform shall include amendments to the Construction Act. The amendments shall simplify and
ease permitting processes for construction and operation of electric charging infrastructure. In
particular, the reform shall amend the Construction Act to provide preferential treatment for chargers
of up to 22 kW by defining this type of infrastructure as a “minor construction” and defining chargers
above 22kW as “simple construction” for the purposes of construction permit procedures.
The reform shall also result in the adoption of additional binding or non-binding measures or
amendments to existing binding or non-binding measures for the purpose of simplifying and easing
the construction, permitting and operation of the recharging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.
Such additional measures may be legislative act, secondary legislation such as Government decrees,
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or technical measures and methodologies, and may be based on the list of measures prepared as part
of Reform 1.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
Reform 5: Incentivising zero-emission mobility through changes in highway vignette cost and
structure
The reform aims to create a considerable incentive for the uptake of zero-emission road vehicles,
namely of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The aim of this reform is to modify the
highway vignette fees and cost structure to lead to an increase in the price of highway vignette fees
for conventional vehicles while maintaining existing exemption for zero emission vehicles only. The
reform shall result in an increase of the annual highway vignette for M1 and N1 conventionally fuelled
vehicles by no less than 50% compared to the 2022 baseline.
The reform shall be completed by 31 December 2024.
Investment 1: Scaled up measure: Aid for purchase of vehicles – zero-emission vehicles and
cargo e-bikes for private companies
The investment is intended to be a scale up of the existing measure of Component 2.4 (Investment 4)
of the same name. Taking the two measures together, the overall investment from the Czech Plan
shall result in 4555 vehicles, of which 4055 shall be zero-emission cars and zero-emission vans, and
500 e-bikes.
The investment shall be completed by 31 December 2025.
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Investment)
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indicators
(for milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
329
Reform 1:
National Action
Plan for Clean
Mobility and
deployment targets
for zero-emission
mobility
Milestone
Revision of the
National Action
Plan for Clean
Mobility
Adoption by the
Government of
the revision of
the National
Action Plan for
Clean Mobility
Q2 2024
The Government shall adopt a revision of the National
Action Plan for Clean Mobility, defining a pathway
for Czechia to accelerate the deployment of zero-
emission mobility and the roll-out of relevant
recharging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.
The Action Plan shall be consistent with relevant EU
legal requirements (such as, the Alternative Fuel
Infrastructure Regulation, Renewable Energy
Directive, Clean Vehicles Directive, the Trans-
European Transport Network Regulation) and with
Czechia’s National Energy and Climate Plan and the
National Air Pollution Control Programme.
The Action Plan shall define dedicated targets for the
increase of number of zero-emission vehicles
registered in Czechia in respective categories (M1-
passenger cars, N1 - light commercial vehicles; N2
and N3 - heavy-duty vehicles, based on UNECE
standards), to be met by 31 December 2025 and 31
December 2030. The dedicated targets for zero-
emission vehicle registrations for 2025 shall reflect a
requirement of reaching an increase of at least 70% in
the number of zero-emission vehicles registered in the
respective vehicle categories compared to the 2022
baseline.
The Action Plan shall define dedicated targets for
charging infrastructure and hydrogen refuelling
stations, in line with relevant legal requirements of the
Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation.
The Action Plan shall include a list of measures to
provide financial and fiscal incentives to further
incentivise deployment of zero-emission vehicles and
infrastructure.
The Action Plan shall also present a list of additional
measures aimed at creating a conducive environment
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(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
for deployment and operation of recharging
infrastructure and hydrogen refuelling station, notably
easing the construction, permitting, and operation for
the relevant infrastructure.
Relevant stakeholders, such as industry
representatives and non-government organisations,
shall be consulted on the draft Action Plan before its
finalisation.
330
Reform 1:
National Action
Plan for Clean
Mobility and
deployment targets
for zero-emission
mobility
Target
Increasing the
number of zero-
emission vehicles
registered
Percentag
e
0 70% Q2 2026
The target refers to a minimum percentage increase in
the number of zero-emission vehicles registered in
respective vehicle categories (M1 -passenger cars, N1
- light commercial vehicles; N2 and N3 - heavy-duty
vehicles, based on UNECE standards) by 31
December 2025 in Czechia compared to the 2022
baseline.
Official data shall be reported by the end of 31 March
2026 to the European Alternative Fuels Observatory
for monitoring purposes.
331
Reform 1:
National Action
Plan for Clean
Mobility and
deployment targets
for zero-emission
mobility
Milestone
Support for
accelerated
deployment of
alternative fuels
infrastructure
Publication of
funding calls by
Ministry of
Transport for the
deployment of
electric charging
infrastructure
and hydrogen
refuelling
stations
Q2 2026
Czechia shall launch public calls under a funding
scheme for a minimum overall value of EUR 120
million to support deployment of alternative fuels
infrastructure, namely electric charging infrastructure
and hydrogen refuelling stations in Czechia, aimed at
recharging or refuelling zero-emission light-duty
vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles.
For the purposes of fulfilment of the milestone,
Czechia shall also provide the following information
concerning the operation of the scheme between
February 2022 and March 2026:
• the overall actual level of committed
funding for infrastructure supported under
the scheme;
• the number and type of infrastructure
supported under the scheme;
• the power output of charging stations,
charging points, and capacity and pressure
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Investment)
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Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
of dispensers of hydrogen refuelling
supported under the scheme;
• geographical location of the supported
infrastructure.
332
Reform 2: Tax
measures in
support of zero-
emission mobility
Milestone
Tax exemptions
for promotion of
deployment of
zero-emission
vehicles in the
private companies
Entry into force
of amendments
of Income Tax
Act
Q4 2024
The amended Income Tax Act shall set out an
accelerated depreciation for all zero emission vehicles
of all vehicle categories (M1 -passenger cars, N1 -
light commercial vehicles; N2 and N3 - heavy-duty
vehicles, based on UNECE standards) for corporate
fleets.
The Income Tax Act shall also be revised to change
in-kind benefits for company car schemes based on
CO2 emission performance of passenger cars. The
amendment shall set out a differentiation in the in-
kind benefits scheme between zero-emission vehicles
and other types of vehicles, with zero-emission
vehicles receiving the most advantageous treatment.
The amendment shall ensure similar level of incentive
for both employees and employers.
333
Reform 3:
Improving the
regulatory
framework for
renewable
hydrogen
Milestone
Revision of the
Czech Hydrogen
Strategy
Adoption by the
Government
Q2 2024
The Czech Hydrogen Strategy shall be revised to
define the priorities of developing primarily a
renewable hydrogen-based ecosystem in Czechia. The
revised strategy shall be based on an analysis of the
various segments of the Czech hydrogen economy and
take into account relevant EU requirements. The
revision shall define dedicated targets for the
production and utilisation of hydrogen, with a primary
focus on renewable hydrogen.
The revised Hydrogen Strategy shall be accompanied
by a list of primary legislation, secondary legislation,
technical norms, and methodologies whose adoption
or amendment is necessary to ensure alignment with
the EU legal framework relating to hydrogen,
especially the Renewable Energy Directive, as well as
to provide enabling conditions for the development of
the Czech hydrogen ecosystem. The list shall include
expected indicative timelines for the adoption or
amendments of such measures.
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(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
The revision shall also include an action plan which
aims to define public funding priorities for different
segments of the hydrogen ecosystem and set out
timelines for launching relevant funding calls.
The revised Hydrogen Strategy shall also include an
assessment and trajectory for suppliers of hydrogen
and operators of hydrogen refuelling stations to supply
renewable hydrogen at hydrogen refuelling stations in
Czechia. Notably, the trajectory shall set a target for
Czech hydrogen refuelling stations to cumulatively
supply volumes of renewable hydrogen in line with
the sub-targets of the Renewable Energy Directive and
ensures that hydrogen refuelling stations which
received support under General Block Exemption
rules solely supply renewable hydrogen from 2035
onwards.
334
Reform 3:
Improving the
regulatory
framework for
renewable
hydrogen
Milestone
Revision of the
Czech Hydrogen
Strategy –
measures to
promote uptake
of hydrogen
Entry into force
of amendments
Q4 2025
Out of the measures included on the list of measures
in the previous milestone number 333, Czechia shall
at least ensure the revision of the following binding
measures:
a) Energy Act (458/2000 Coll.) to define
hydrogen as an energy carrier;
b) Decree No. 108/2011 Coll., on gas
measurement and revision of Decree
No. 488/2021 Coll., on requirements
for connection to the gas system, and
c) Decree No. 345/2002 Coll., on
determining measuring instruments for
mandatory verification and measuring
instruments that are subject to type
approval in order to incentivise and
ease the uptake of hydrogen,
particularly pure hydrogen, in gas
grids.
335
Reform 4:
Enabling
conditions for
zero-emission
Milestone
Simplification of
permitting
process for
construction of
Entry into force
of a set of
amendments to
Q4 2024
Entry into force of amendments to the Construction
Act. The amendments shall provide preferential
treatment for chargers of up to 22 kW by defining this
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completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
alternative fuels
infrastructure
electric charging
stations and
hydrogen
refuelling stations
the Construction
Act
type of infrastructure as a “minor construction” and
defining chargers above 22kW as “simple
construction” for the purposes of construction permit
procedures.
336
Reform 4:
Enabling
conditions for
zero-emission
alternative fuels
infrastructure
Milestone
Simplification of
permitting
process for
construction of
electric charging
stations and
hydrogen
refuelling stations
– additional
measures
Adoption of
measures and
amendments to
existing binding
measures
Q4 2025
For the purpose of this milestone, additional binding
or non-binding measures or amendments to existing
binding or non-binding measures shall be adopted,
resulting in the simplification and easing of the
construction, permitting and operation of the charging
infrastructure and hydrogen refuelling stations. The
additional measures and revised existing measures
may include primary legislation, secondary
legislation, or technical norms and methodologies.
Such additional measured be based on the list of
measures prepared as part of Reform 1.
337
Reform 5:
Incentivising zero-
emission mobility
through changes
highway vignette
Milestone
Revising the
highway vignette
costs
Entry into force
of amendment of
the Road Act
Q4 2024
Entry into force of amendments to the Road Act to
modify the highway vignette fees and the cost
structure of the highway vignette for vehicle
categories below 3.5 tonnes (M1- passenger cars, N1
- light commercial vehicles based on UNECE
standards), based on their CO2 performance. The
amendments shall ensure a tax differentiation between
conventional and low-emission vehicles below
50gCO2/km, and zero-emission vehicles of type M1
and N1, with zero-emission vehicles of the said types
being exempted from highway vignette fees. The
amendment shall also ensure an increase of the annual
highway vignette for M1 and N1 conventionally
fuelled vehicles by no less than 50% compared to
2022 baseline.
338
Investment 1:
Scaled up
measure: Aid for
purchase of
vehicles – vehicles
(electric, H2,
bikes) for private
companies
Target
Scale-up of target
119 of
Component 2.4
Increase
in the
number
2670 4555 Q4 2025
An increase of 1885 additional units in the number of
zero-emission vehicles, resulting in total 4,555 new
vehicles, of which 4055 zero-emission vehicles (cars
and vans) and 500 new cargo e-bikes.
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JJ. COMPONENT 7.6 ELECTRIFICATION OF RAIL TRANSPORT (REPOWEREU)
This component of the Czech recovery and resilience plan addresses the ongoing need to transition
European transport sector towards more sustainable modes of transport, particularly by promoting
the modal shift to rail.
The component aims to increase the electrification of Czech rail networks and is meant to modernise
the Czech rail networks.
The component is linked to the implementation of the 2022 CSR 4, notably by seeking to decrease
the use of fossil fuels in Czech transport system.
JJ.1 Description of investments for non-repayable financial support
Investment 1: Electrification in Brno region
The investment aims to complete electrification of a specific project in the Brno region, thus reducing
reliance on fossil fuels in the local transport system. The investment shall result in the completion of
the "Electrification Brno-Zastávka u Brna, stage 2”, project at length of 9.98 km.
The implementation of the investment shall be completed by 30 June 2026.
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Investment)
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Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative
timeline for
completion Description of each milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
339
Investment 1:
Electrification of
Brno region
Target
Completion of
rail
electrification
project
“Electrification
of Brno-
Zastávka u Brna,
stage 2”
Km 0 9.98 Q2 2026
Completion of electrification project
“Electrification of Brno Zastávka u Brna, stage 2”.
The project shall altogether result in 9.98
kilometers of electrified rail line.
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KK. COMPONENT 7.7 SIMPLIFYING ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING PROCESSES AND DEFINING
AREAS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES (REPOWER EU)
The component aims to simplify the environmental permitting process for renewable energy projects
and accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources through the creation of specific areas
where administrative and permitting procedures are being streamlined and simplified.
The component supports addressing the country specific recommendation to reduce overall reliance
on, and consumption of fossil fuels by accelerating the deployment of renewables, including through
further streamlining permit procedures and making grid access easier (CSR 4, 2022).
KK.1. Description of the reforms and investments for the loan
Reform 1: Single environmental opinion
The objective of the measure is to introduce a single environmental opinion and support
its implementation by the Czech administration. The reform on the Single Environmental opinion
aims to simplify and streamline the environmental permitting process, including for renewable energy
projects while taking into account the environmental interests of nature and landscape conservation
and the requirements under EU law as well as other international legal on public participation and
access to justice in environmental matters.
The reform shall establish one single procedure covering different environmental statements issued
under sectoral environmental legislation for the projects covered by the Construction Act and, if so
requested by the project applicant, also for projects subject to an environmental impact assessment
under the Environmental Impact Assessment Act (No. 100/2001 Coll.) The reform is expected to
result in shorter environmental assessment processes for renewable energy projects including those
falling under a full mandatory assessment or screening process.
The support to the implementation shall consists of the recruitment of additional staff to draft and
implement binding methodological guidelines to support administrative bodies affected by the
introduction of the Single Environmental Opinion (e.g., regional authorities, municipalities. In
addition, the Single Environmental Opinion for projects subject to the Environmental Impact
Assessment shall be made available via the national EIA/SEA Information system.
The measure shall be implemented by December 2024.
Reform 2: Renewable acceleration areas
The objective of the measure is to support the accelerated deployment of wind and solar in specific
locations called renewables acceleration areas, with a total capacity of at least 2500 MW.
The reform shall create the possibility for regions and municipalities to designate renewables
acceleration areas for solar and wind power technologies. Each area shall include targets installed
capacity (MW) for wind and solar. The designation of renewables acceleration areas shall be
implemented by Q3 2025 in regions and municipalities.
Renewables acceleration areas shall be selected according to a unified methodology, following
objectives criteria such as wind energy density, wind speed, solar irradiance and low environmental
impact. The reform shall establish specific permitting procedures applying to renewable energy
projects within the acceleration areas, resulting in easier procedures and shorter deadlines. A strategic
environmental assessment shall be carried out on the level of the area, exempting projects from
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carrying out individual environmental impact assessment, except in case where a specific project risks
having negative impacts on the environment. Projects located in renewables acceleration areas shall
benefit from accelerated permitting procedure. In view of ensuring the involvement of the impacted
populations into renewable energy projects, the reform is expected to be accompanied by project
acceptance measures such as local referenda, financial participation, sharing of economic benefits,
conflict resolution mechanisms and early engagement measures. Assistance and communication
outreach actions on acceleration areas shall be provided by the Ministry of Environment to the
regions.
The administrative capacity shall be strengthened for the implementation of the reform for Ministry
of the Environment of the Czech Republic (3,5 FTE) and Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech
Republic (1 FTE) and shall be funded as part of the RRF.
The reform shall be completed by 30 September 2025.
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Investment)
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(for
milestones)
Quantitative indicators
(for targets)
Indicative timeline
for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
340
Reform 1:
Single
Environmental
Opinion
Milestone
Entry into Force
of the Single
Environmental
Opinion
Provision in
the law
indicating the
entry into
force of the
law
Q3 2023
Entry into force of legislation on the Single
Environmental Opinion. The opinion shall merge
environmental permits procedure into a binding
single opinion for all projects authorised under the
Construction Act and projects subject to an
environmental impact assessment, if requested by
the project applicant. The law shall apply as of 1
January 2024 for the special structure defined by
the Building Act and as of J July 2024 for other
types of building.
The legislation shall provide for the designation of
the single authorities in charge of issuing the
opinion, according to the different cases (e.g.
regional authorities, municipal authority with
extended competence or the Ministry of
Environment).
It shall also provide that for projects subject to the
EIA, Single environmental opinion shall be
available electronically in the EIA/SEA national
information system.
341
Reform 1:
Single
Environmental
Opinion
Target
Technical
assistance to
accelerate and
improve the
quality of
environmental
permitting
procedures
Number
of staff
0 36 Q4 2023
36 full-time staff shall be recruited for the
implementation of the single environmental opinion
reform.
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(for targets)
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for completion
Description and clear definition of each
milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
342
Reform 1:
Single
Environmental
Opinion
Milestone
Publication of
methodologies
and templates by
the Ministry of
Environment
Publication of
the guidelines
Q4 2024
The Ministry of Environment shall publish the
following guidelines for the state administration:
1) Methodological instruction, templates for the
procedure where binding opinion of EIA is
combined with SEO
2) Methodological instruction for the procedure
when the SEO is issued separately, i.e. when the EIA
takes place first and the SEO is issued afterwards.
3) Methodological guidance describing the
governance, structural changes, allocation of
competences and guiding the work of different state
authorities.
The methodologies shall include also document
templates including the SEO application templates.
343
Reform 2:
Renewable
acceleration
areas
Milestone
Methodology for
designating
renewables
acceleration areas
Publication of
the
methodology Q4 2023
The methodology shall determine unified criteria
for the selection and assessment of suitable areas
for wind and solar energy development. This shall
include the areas with the lesser environmental
impact, none or low conflict with other interests,
areas with sufficient potential of wind energy
density, wind speed, solar irradiance and
accessibility of transmission system. The financial
incentives, mitigation measures and win-win
solutions to improve ecosystem services in
landscape shall be part of the documents attached
to the methodology.
The methodology shall be established in
cooperation with relevant stakeholders, including
through communication with public and
transparent dialogue.
Assistance and communication outreach actions on
acceleration areas shall be provided by the Ministry
of Environment to the regions and municipalities.
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for completion
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milestone and target
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344
Reform 2:
Renewable
acceleration
areas
Milestone
Framework
supporting the
renewable
acceleration areas
Entry into
force of
legislative
amendment to
the Building
Act, the
Energy Act,
the Renewable
Energy
Sources Act,
the
Environmental
Impact
Assessment
Act and the
Nature and
Landscape Act
Entry into
force of new
legislation on
renewable
acceleration
areas
Adoption of
the updated
spatial
development
policies
Q4 2024
The legislative amendments shall create the
possibility for regions and municipalities to
designate renewables acceleration areas for solar
and wind power technologies, based on the
principles of territorial development and on the
methodology for establishing the go to areas. Each
area shall include targets for space (km2) or installed
capacity (MW) for wind and solar.
The legislative amendments shall introduce
specific simplified permitting and grid connection
procedures applying to renewable energy
installation within such renewables acceleration
areas, resulting in easier procedures and shorter
deadlines. A single environmental assessment shall
be carried out under the SEA Directive on the level
of the area, exempting projects from carrying out
individual impact assessment. If there is evidence
from the screening by the relevant authority that an
individual project is highly likely to have
significant adverse effects on the environment, they
have to such project will be subject to
environmental assessments under the EIA and
Habitats Directives (undertaken within 6 months).
At planning level, the renewables acceleration
areas shall be subject to the public participation.
Projects located in acceleration area shall benefit
from accelerated permitting procedure. Mandatory
binding deadlines for all permits granting shall be
set in order to ensure that the permit granting process
does not exceed one year for installations above
150kw and 6 months for renewable installations up
to 150 kw.
The legislative amendments shall provide for the
introduction of project acceptance measures such as,
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for completion
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milestone and target
Unit of
measure
Baseline Goal Quarter Year
financial participation, sharing of economic
benefits, conflict resolution mechanisms, early
engagement measures as well as environmental
mitigation measures.
345
Reform 2:
Renewables
acceleration
areas
Target
Designation of
renewables
acceleration areas
for wind and solar
energy
development
Number
of staff
0 3,5 Q4 2024
Three full-time staff and one half time staff shall be
recruited for the implementation of the renewable
acceleration areas.
346
Reform 2:
Renewables
acceleration
areas
Target
Designation of
renewables
acceleration areas
for wind and
solar energy
development
MW 0 2500 Q3 2025
The set of renewables acceleration areas shall be
designated with renewable energy capacity targets
for most regions , the total combined capacity for
wind and solar generation shall be at least 2 500
MW.
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SECTION 2: FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Financial contribution
The instalments referred to in Article 2(2) shall be organised in the following manner:
1.1. First Instalment (non-repayable support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
172
C 3.1: Innovation in Education in the Context
of Digitalisation - Investment 2: Digital
equipment for schools
Target
Number of digital devices purchased
by schools for distance learning
72
C 1.6: Acceleration and Digitalisation of the
Building Process - Reform 1: Implementation
of the new construction law and zoning law
into practice
Milestone
Entry into force of the new
construction law
134
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 2: Small
watercourses and water reservoirs
Milestone
Submission by the Ministry of
Agriculture of the list of projects to be
supported under investment 2
168
C 3.1: Innovation in Education in the Context
of Digitalisation - Reform 1: Curricula reform
and strengthening of IT education
Milestone
Approval of new curricula
strengthening digital literacy and
computational thinking
51
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 2: European Digital Media
Observatory Hub (EDMO)
Milestone
Launch of the European Digital Media
Observatory hub for CEE in the Czech
Republic (CEDMO)
102
C 2.2: Reducing Energy Consumption in the
Public Sector - Investment 1: Improving the
energy performance of state buildings
Milestone
Adoption of the model contract by the
Ministry of Industry and Trade for the
Energy Performance Contracting
method services with a guarantee
105
C 2.2: Reducing Energy Consumption in the
Public Sector - Investment 2: Improving the
energy performance of public lighting systems
Milestone
Adoption of programme documentation
by the Ministry of Industry and Trade
regarding measures to renovate public
lightning systems
198
C 4.2: New Quasi-Equity Instruments for the
Promotion of Entrepreneurship and
Development of Czech-Moravian Guarantee
and Development Bank (ČMZRB) as a
National Development Bank - Reform 1:
Development of the Czech-Moravian
Guarantee and Development Bank as a
National Development Bank
Milestone
Adoption of the medium-term strategy
of the Czech-Moravian Guarantee and
Development Bank (ČMZRB)
approved by the bank's shareholders
(represented by the Ministries of
Industry and Trade, Finance and Local
Development)
199
C 4.2: New Quasi-Equity Instruments for the
Promotion of Entrepreneurship and
Development of Czech-Moravian Guarantee
and Development Bank (ČMZRB) as a
National Development Bank - Reform 1:
Development of the Czech-Moravian
Guarantee and Development Bank as a
National Development Bank
Milestone
Delivery of a management model for
the new quasi-equity instrument
200
C 4.2: New Quasi-Equity Instruments for the
Promotion of Entrepreneurship and
Development of Czech-Moravian Guarantee
and Development Bank (ČMZRB) as a
National Development Bank - Investment 1:
Milestone Funding agreement with the Czech-
Moravian Guarantee and Development
Bank as a National Development Bank
(ČMZRB)
244
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Development of a new line of quasi-equity
instruments supporting entrepreneurship
203
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 2:
Judiciary reform aimed at strengthening the
legislative framework and transparency in the
areas of courts, judges, prosecutors and
bailiffs
Milestone
Entry into force of the Courts and
Judges Act
208
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 5:
Control and audit
Milestone
Creation and implementation of an
action plan on the administrative
system of the coordinating body in
particular as regards sufficient and
systemic prevention of the conflict of
interest in the context of the RRF.
211
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 5:
Control and audit
Milestone
Audit strategy ensuring independent
and effective audit of the RRF
implementation
212
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 5:
Control and audit
Milestone
Review of the definition of beneficial
ownership as it relates to the RRF
control system
223
C 5.1: Excellent Research and Development in
the Health Sector - Investment 1: Public
Research & Development support for priority
areas of medical sciences and related social
sciences
Milestone
Launch of a new Research &
Development support program
226
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Reform 1: Creation
of National Coordination Group for Support
for Industrial Research
Milestone
Establishment of National
Coordination Group for Support for
Industrial Research
236
C 6.2: The National Plan to Strengthen
Oncological Prevention and Care - Reform 1:
National Oncological Programme
Milestone
National Oncological Programme of
the Czech Republic 2022-2030
3
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Reform 2: eHealth
Milestone
Definition of interoperability standards
in accordance with the European
Interoperability Framework for eHealth
and definition of rules governing
telemedicine
68
C 1.5: Digital Transformation of Enterprises -
Reform 1: Creation of Platform for the
digitisation of the economy
Milestone
Creation of Platform for the digitisation
of the economy
146
C 2.7: Circular Economy, Recycling and
Industrial Water - Reform 2: Finalisation and
implementation of the circular Czechia
strategy 2040
Milestone
Completion and adoption of the
circular Czechia strategy 2040 by the
Ministry of Environment
184
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Reform 1:
Development of labour market policies
Milestone
Establishment of the tripartite Re-
skilling and Upskilling Committee
29
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 4:
Creating the conditions for digital justice
Milestone
Analysis of data management and use
of data in the justice sector and the
deployment of a data warehouse
83
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 1:
New technologies and digitisation on railway
infrastructure
Milestone
Definition of the set of projects for
Investment 1
245
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
86
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 2:
Electrification of railways
Milestone
Definition of the set of projects for
Investment 2
89
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 3:
Improving the environment (railway
infrastructure support)
Milestone
Definition of the set of projects for
Investment 3
92
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 4:
Road and rail safety (railway crossings,
bridges and tunnels, cycle paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of level crossings with an
increased safety
93
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 4:
Road and rail safety (railway crossings,
bridges and tunnels, cycle paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of built cycle paths,
sidewalks and barrier-free routes
94
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 4:
Road and rail safety (railway crossings,
bridges and tunnels, cycle paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of modernised railway
bridges or tunnels
131
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 1: Flood
protection
Milestone
Notification of award of flood
protection contracts
135
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 2: Small
watercourses and water reservoirs
Target
T1: Completion of 50% of the small
watercourses and water reservoirs
projects
176
C 3.2: Adaptation of School Programmes -
Reform 1: Transformation of universities to
adapt to new forms of learning and changing
needs of the labour market
Milestone
Launch of a programme to support
transformation of universities
207
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 5:
Control and audit
Milestone
The system to collect, store and make
available data in relation to all final
recipients including all beneficial
owners (as established by article 3,
point 6, of the Anti-money laundering
directive.
209
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 5:
Control and audit
Milestone
Measures preventing conflict of
interest implemented by the
Coordinating body.
210
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 5:
Control and audit
Milestone Repository system
213
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 5:
Control and audit
Milestone
Guidance on the avoidance and
management of conflict of interests
214
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 5:
Control and audit
Milestone
Procedures to avoid conflict of interests
in line with Article 61 of the Financial
Regulation
224
C 5.1: Excellent Research and Development in
the Health Sector - Investment 1: Public
Research & Development support for priority
areas of medical sciences and related social
sciences
Target
Award of public contracts to at least
four Research & Development
consortia
Instalment
Amount
EUR 1 066 888 563
246
1.2. Second Instalment (non-repayable support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
12
C 1.1: Digital Services to Citizens and
Businesses -Investment 2: Development of
open data and public data
Target
Increase in the number of open data
producers in the public administration
publishing open data in the National
Open Data Catalogue
140
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 4: Building
forests resilient to climate change
Target
T1: Reforestation of 12000 ha of areas
by ameliorative and stabilising tree
species
229
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 3: Aid for
research and development in the
environmental field
Target
Research and development in the
environmental field
15
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 1:
Development of information systems
Milestone
Implementation and operation of the
CzechPOINT 2.0 and the CAAIS
systems
16
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 1:
Development of information systems
Milestone
Successful upgrade and operation of
ePassport (ePasy) and EVC2 visa
system
20
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 2:
Development of core registers and facilities
for eGovernment
Milestone
Completion of a fully operational
software-defined data centre including
data containers.
23
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 3:
Cyber security
Milestone
Modernisation of the Security
Information and Event Management
System of the police of Czechia and
extension of its use for cybersecurity
protection of five additional
information systems
25
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Reforms 1:
Centres of competence for supporting
eGovernment, Cybersecurity and eHealth
Milestone
Full operation of three competence
centres providing consulting services to
authorities implementing the changes
in information systems and
eGovernment ecosystem foreseen
under component 1.1 and 1.2
30
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 4:
Creating the conditions for digital justice
Target
Increase in the number of conferencing
rooms in the Justice system newly
equipped and connected to enable
video conferencing.
57
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 6: 5G Demonstrative application
projects for cities and industrial areas
Target
Development and operation of
reference applications for Smart Cities
90
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 3:
Improving the environment (railway
infrastructure support)
Target
Completion of 26 projects from a
predefined set of projects
95
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 4:
Road and rail safety (railway crossings,
bridges and tunnels, cycle paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of modernised railway
bridges or tunnels
96
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 4:
Road and rail safety (railway crossings,
bridges and tunnels, cycle paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of level crossings with an
increased safety
247
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
97
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 4:
Road and rail safety (railway crossings,
bridges and tunnels, cycle paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of built cycle paths,
sidewalks and barrier-free routes
132
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 1: Flood
Protection
Target
T1: Completion of 15 projects aiming
at establishing resilient flood
protection.
150
C 2.7: Circular Economy, Recycling and
Industrial Water - Investment 2: Circular
solutions in businesses
Milestone
Award of all public contracts for
projects investing in circular solutions
in businesses by the Ministry of
Industry and Trade
152
C 2.7: Circular Economy, Recycling and
Industrial Water - Investment 3: Water saving
in industry
Milestone
Award of all public contracts for
projects to save and optimise water in
the industry by the Ministry of Industry
and Trade
161
C 2.9: Promotion of Biodiversity and Fight
against Drought - Investment 1: Protection
against droughts and floods of the city of Brno
Milestone
Notification of award of contracts for
projects aiming at the protection
against droughts and floods of the city
of Brno.
228
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 2:
Support for research and development
cooperation (in line with Smart Specialization
Strategy)
Target
Cooperation of SMEs with a public
research organisation under National
Centres of Competence
232
C 6.1: Increasing Resilience of the Health
System - Investment 1: Creation of the
Intensive Medicine Simulation Centre and
optimisation of the education system
Milestone
Call for tender for the construction of
the Intensive Medicine Simulation
Centre
240
C 6.2: The National Plan to Strengthen
Oncological Prevention and Care - Investment
1: Building and establishment of the Czech
Oncological Institute
Milestone
Feasibility study validated by an
independent authority
Instalment
Amount
EUR 660 565 003
1.3. Third Instalment (non-repayable support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
139
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 4: Building
forests resilient to climate change
Milestone
Amendment to the ministerial decree
on forest management planning
(amendment to Decree No. 84/1996
Coll. on forest management planning)
78
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Reform 1:
Creating alternatives to energy and space-
intensive road transport
Milestone Approval of the mobility plans
87
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 2:
Electrification of railways
Target
Completion of two projects from a
predefined set of projects
142
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 5: Water
retention in forest
Target
T1: Completion of 40 projects of
torrent control (small scale wooden and
natural stone dams) to slow down
248
surface runoff and water retention
projects in forests (retention and small
reservoirs).
48
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Reform 2: Joint Strategic Technologies
Support and Certification Group with the
Strategic Technologies Board
Milestone
Establishment and appointment of
certification network
32
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Reform 1: Improving the environment for the
deployment of electronic
communications networks
Milestone
Entry into force of measures prepared
by the Ministry of Industry and Trade
aimed at establishing a database of
investment project plans and increasing
the number of network
quality measurements
99
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 4:
Road and rail safety (railway crossings,
bridges and tunnels, cycle paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of modernised railway
bridges or tunnels
Instalment
Amount
EUR 142 506 202
1.4. Fourth Instalment (non-repayable support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
110
C 2.3: Transition to Cleaner Energy Sources-
Reform 1: Modernisation of distribution of
heat in district heating systems
Milestone
Assessment of decarbonisation of
district heating in Czechia
111
C 2.3: Transition to Cleaner Energy- Sources
Reform 2: Modernisation of distribution of
heat in district heating systems
Milestone
Assessment of the trajectories of
sustainable supply of biomass in
Czechia
55
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology-
Investment 5: European Blockchain Services
Infrastructure (EBSI) – DLT bonds for SME
financing
Milestone
Grant agreement signed with the
recipient for implementing the use-
case for SMEs
127
C 2.5: Building Renovation and Air Protection
- Investment 2: Replacement of stationary
sources of pollution in households with
renewable energy sources
Target
Projects contracted for reduction of
energy consumption and reduction of
CO2 emissions
128
C 2.5: Building Renovation and Air Protection
- Investment 2: Replacement of stationary
sources of pollution in households with
renewable energy sources
Target
Reduction of energy consumption
and CO2 emissions (35%
implemented)
144
C 2.7: Circular Economy, Recycling and
Industrial Water - Reform 1: Implementation
of new legislation on waste management in
the Czech Republic
Milestone
Entry into force of the implementing
decisions following the legislation on
waste management prepared by the
Ministry of Environment
1
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Reform 1: Conditions for quality
data pool management and ensuring controlled
data access
Milestone
Finalisation of data audit at the levels
of the central government, and
adoption of the conceptual document
“Strategy of controlled access to data
to ensure conditions for quality
management of the public
administration data collection” by
249
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
the Government, forming a basis for
new data management legislation
7
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Investment 1: Digital services for
end users
Milestone
Full operation of the Single Digital
Gateway
8
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Investment 1: Digital services for
end users
Milestone
Completion of new information
systems
13
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Investment 3: Digital service for
justice
Milestone
Deployment of a new technology
platform of the Justice Portal, which
shall make digital services available
to citizens and shall be connected to
the central Citizen’s Portal
14
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Investment 3: Digital service for
justice
Target
Equipment of courtrooms with
audio-visual data recorders
27
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Reform 2:
Development of systems supporting eHealth
Milestone
Extension of Shared Drug Recording
(ePrescreption) to narcotics and
psychotropic substances and to
electronic vouchers for medical
devices
202
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 1:
Protection of whistle-blowers
Milestone
Entry into force of the law on the
protection of whistle-blowers and the
accompanying amending law
59
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 7: Czech Rise-Up programme
Target
Support of projects aiming at
innovation in medical and digital
solutions to cope with the effects of
COVID-19 and with its economic
and social consequences
79
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Reform 1:
Creating alternatives to energy and space-
intensive road transport
Milestone
Approval and entry into force of the
new Freight Transport Concept
80
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Reform 1:
Creating alternatives to energy and space-
intensive road transport
Milestone
Approval of the transport service
plans.
88
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 2:
Electrification of railways
Target
Completion of six additional projects
from a predefined set of projects
91
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 3:
Improving the environment (railway
infrastructure support)
Target
Completion of 11 additional projects
from a predefined set of projects
343
C 7.7 Simplifying environmental permitting
processes and defining areas for the
development of renewable energy sources-
Reform 2: Renewable acceleration areas
Milestone
Methodology for designating
renewables acceleration areas
341
C 7.7 Simplifying environmental permitting
processes and defining areas for the
development of renewable energy sources-
Reform 1:
Single Environmental Opinion
Milestone
Technical assistance to accelerate
and improve the quality of
environmental permitting
procedures
250
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
325
C 7.4: School adaptation – Promoting green
skills and sustainability in universities-Reform
1: Transformation of universities to adapt to
changing needs of the labour market
Milestone
Launch of a programme to support
transformation of universities
100
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 4:
Road and rail safety (railway crossings,
bridges and tunnels, cycle paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of built cycle paths,
sidewalks and barrier-free routes
101
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 4:
Road and rail safety (railway crossings,
bridges and tunnels, cycle paths and barrier-
free routes)
Target
Completion of modernised railway
bridges or tunnels
108
C 2.2: Reducing Energy Consumption in the
Public Sector - Investment 3: Improving the
energy performance of public buildings
Target
Award of 75 % of all public
contracts for building renovation
projects achieving at least 30 %
primary energy savings
136
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 2: Small
watercourses and water reservoirs
Target
T2: Completion of 50% additional
small watercourses and water
reservoirs
145
C 2.7: Circular Economy, Recycling and
Industrial Water - Reform 1: Implementation
of new legislation on waste management in
the Czech Republic
Milestone
Entry into force of a national and
regional waste management plan
154
C 2.8: Brownfields Revitalisation - Investment
1: Support for revitalisation of specific areas
Milestone
Entry into force of all subsidy
contracts between the State
Investment Fund and selected
brownfield project holders
156
C 2.8: Brownfields Revitalisation - Investment
2: Support for the revitalisation of areas in
public ownership for non-business use
Milestone
Entry into force of all contracts
between the State Investment Fund
and selected brownfield project
holders
158
C 2.8: Brownfields Revitalisation - Investment
3: Support for the revitalisation of areas in
public ownership for business use
Milestone
Entry into force of all public
contracts for the regeneration of
publicly owned brownfields for
business use
183
C 3.2: Adaptation of School Programmes -
Investment 2: Tutoring of pupils
Target
Number of individual enrolments
for tutoring courses
186
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Reform 1:
Development of labour market policies
Milestone
Database of reskilling and upskilling
courses
192
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Reform 2:
Ensuring sustainability of financing of
childcare facilities
Milestone
Entry into force of the law on
childcare (amendment to Act No
247/2014 on the provision of
childcare services in a child group)
193
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Reform 3:
Reform of long-term care
Milestone
Entry into force of the law on long-
term care
301
C 7.1: Renewable energy and electricity
infrastructure -Reform 1 : Simplifying
permitting procedures for renewables
Milestone
Entry into force of the amended
legislation
340
C 7.7 Simplifying environmental permitting
processes and defining areas for the
development of renewable energy sources
Reform 1:
Single Environmental Opinion
Milestone
Entry into Force of the Single
Environmental Opinion
251
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
284
C4.1: Systemic support for public investment-
Reform 4: The increase of effectiveness and
enhancing the implementation of the Recovery
and Resilience Plan
Milestone
Approval of a government resolution
on increasing the administrative
capacity for the implementation of
the National Recovery and
Resilience Plan (systematisation
decision) and approval of the related
budget
285
C 4.1: Systemic support for public investment-
Reform 4:
The increase of effectiveness and enhancing
the implementation of the Recovery and
Resilience Plan
Target
Increasing the number of people
working on the Recovery and
Resilience Plan by 2023
280
C 4.1: Systemic support for public investment-
Reform 1: Methodological support for the
preparation of projects in line with the EU
objectives
Milestone
Establishment of the Coordination
and Competence Centre and
adoption of its management plan.
205
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 3:
Collection and analysis of data on corruption
Milestone
Creation of methodology for
measuring of corruption in the Czech
Republic
Instalment
Amount
EUR 1 268 379 005
1.5. Fifth Instalment (non-repayable support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
143
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 5: Water
retention in forest
Target
T2: Completion of 20 additional
projects of torrent control (small scale
wooden and natural stone dams) to
slow down surface runoff and water
retention projects in forests (retention
and small reservoirs).
174
C 3.1: Innovation in Education in the Context
of Digitalisation - Investment 2: Digital
equipment for schools
Target
Number of schools supported with
digital technologies and equipment to
promote digital literacy and implement
the new IT curricula
18
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 1:
Development of information systems
Target
Contracting the execution of the listed
information system projects forming
the back-end basis of the information
systems’ development for public
administration
84
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 1:
New technologies and digitisation on railway
infrastructure
Target
Completion of two projects from a
predefined set of projects.
56
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 5: European Blockchain Services
Infrastructure (EBSI) – DLT bonds for SME
financing
Target
Number of SMEs enabled to offer
digital bonds on the basis of EBSI
64
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 11: Digital regulatory sandboxes
in line with EU priorities
Milestone
Launch of the digital regulatory
sandbox
252
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
113
C 2.3: Transition to Cleaner Energy Sources -
Investment 2: Modernisation of distribution of
heat in district heating systems
Milestone
Plan for investment in heat/power
generation facilities
179
C 3.2: Adaptation of School Programmes -
Investment 1: Development of selected key
academic sites
Milestone
Award of contracts for the construction
of new university facilities
231
C 6.1: Increasing Resilience of the Health
System - Reform 1: Improvement of
education of healthcare professionals
Milestone
Electronic system for management,
administration and evaluation of
training of healthcare professionals
274
C3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development -
Investment 4: Development and
modernisation of children social care
infrastructure
Milestone
Call for projects published for housing
for children at risk
275
C3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development -
Investment 4: Development and
modernisation of children social care
infrastructure
Milestone
Call for projects published for facilities
for children at risk
281
C 4.1: Systemic support for public investment
-Reform 2: Methodological support and
modernisation of public investment
Milestone
Adoption by the Government of the
Czech Republic a new public
procurement strategy and an action
plan for its implementation
286
C 4.1: Systemic support for public investment-
Reform 4:
The increase of effectiveness and enhancing
the implementation of the Recovery and
Resilience Plan
Milestone
Approved media and communications
plan for the revised Recovery and
Resilience Plan
304
C 7.1: Renewable energy and electricity
infrastructure- Reform 3 – Sub measure 1
Improve transparency of the grid connection
procedure
Milestone
Entry into force of legislative and
procedural changes
305
C 7.1: Renewable energy and electricity
infrastructure- Reform 3 – Sub measure 1
Improve transparency of the grid connection
procedure
Milestone
Publication of information on grid
connection requests and capacities
309
C 7.2 Supporting decentralisation and
digitalisation of the energy- Investment 1:
Electricity Data Centre
Milestone
Entry into force of the legislation
establishing the Electricity Data Centre
250
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology-
Investment 2: European Digital Media
Observatory Hub (EDMO)
Milestone Launch of the extended CEDMO hub
256
C 1.7: Digital Transformation of Public
Administration-
Investment 2: Improvement of the
management system for digitalised services
Milestone Setting up the working groups
292
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 5: Aid for
research and development in enterprises in
line with the national RIS3 strategy
Target
Research and development in line with
the RIS3 strategy
294
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 6: Aid for
Target
Research and development in the field
of transport
253
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
research and development in the field of
transport
296
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 7: Aid for
research and development in the
environmental field
Target
Research and development in the
environmental field
312
C 7.2 Supporting decentralisation and
digitalisation of the energy- Reform 1 :
Energy communities
Milestone
Entry into force of the amended
legislation on energy communities
329
C 7.5 Decarbonisation of Road Transport -
Reform 1: National Action Plan for Clean
Mobility and deployment targets for zero-
emission mobility
Milestone
Revision of the National Action Plan
for Clean Mobility
333
C 7.5 Decarbonisation of Road Transport
(REPowerEU) -
Reform 3: Improving the regulatory
framework for renewable hydrogen
Milestone
Revision of the Czech Hydrogen
Strategy
Instalment
Amount
EUR 687 612 357
1.6. Sixth Instalment (non-repayable support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
125
C 2.5: Building Renovation and Air Protection
- Investment 1: Renovation and revitalisation
of buildings for energy savings
Target
Projects contracted for reduction of
energy consumption
148
C 2.7
:
Circular Economy
,
Recycling
and Industrial Water
-
Investment 1
:
Building recycling infrastructure
Milestone
Award of the contracts for projects
investing in recycling infrastructure by
the Ministry of Environment
141
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 4: Building
forests resilient to climate change
Target
T2: Reforestation of additional
24000ha of areas by ameliorative and
stabilising tree species
245
C1.1: Digital Services to Citizens and
Businesses Investment 2: Development of open
data and public data
Target
Increase in the number of new or
improved open data sets published in
the National Open Data Catalogue
9
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Investment 1: Digital services for
end users
Milestone Full operation of 4 information systems
261
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport- Investment 3:
Improving the environment (railway
infrastructure support)
Target
Completion of 19 additional projects
from a predefined set of projects
276
C3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development -
Reform 4: Reform of residential and social care
for vulnerable children and families
Milestone
Entry into force of an Amendment to
the Act on Social and Legal Protection
of Children
254
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
302
C 7.1: Renewable energy and electricity
infrastructure- Reform 2: Accelerating and
digitalizing permitting process for renewables
Milestone
Entry into force of the amended
legislation
303
C 7.1: Renewable energy and electricity
infrastructure- Reform 2: Accelerating and
digitalizing permitting process for renewables
Milestone Digital one stop shop
31
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 4:
Creating the conditions for digital justice
Target Increase of the data storage capacity
36
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Reform 2: Supporting the development of the
5G ecosystem
Target
Publication of studies aimed at
improving the deployment of
5G networks by the Ministry of
Industry and Trade
38
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Investment 1: Building high-
capacity connections
Milestone
Award of all grant decisions for
connecting address points with the very
high-capacity network (VHCN) by the
Ministry of Industry and Trade
43
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Investment 3: Supporting the development of
5G mobile infrastructure in rural investment-
intensive white areas
Milestone
Award of all grant decisions for
connecting municipalities with high-
capacity connection
45
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Investment 4: Scientific research activities
related to the development of 5G networks
and services
Milestone
Award of all grant decisions for
scientific research projects related to
5G networks
60
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 8: Fostering entrepreneurship and
innovative firms
Target
Number of start-ups supported via
innovation hubs and partner
organisations of the programme
69
C 1.5: Digital Transformation of Enterprises -
Investment 1: European and national Digital
Innovation Hubs
Target
Creation of functional and
interconnected European and national
Digital Innovation Hubs
76
C 1.6: Acceleration and Digitalisation of the
Building Process - Investment 2: Development
and use of public administration data in spatial
planning
Milestone
Creation of a standardised database of
spatial analytical documentation
77
C 1.6: Acceleration and Digitalisation of the
Building Process - Investment 3: Reaping the
Full Benefits of Digitising Building Control
Milestone
IT systems supporting digitalisation of
the building permit process fully
operational
85
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 1:
New technologies and digitisation on railway
infrastructure
Target
Completion of six additional projects
from a predefined set of projects.
103
C 2.2: Reducing Energy Consumption in the
Public Sector- Investment 1: Improving the
energy performance of state buildings
Target
Award of 75 % of all public contracts
for building renovation projects
achieving at least 30% primary energy
savings
98
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Investment 4:
Road and rail safety (railway crossings, bridges
and tunnels, cycle paths and barrier-free routes)
Target
Completion of level crossings with an
increased safety
133
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change-Investment 1: Flood
Protection
Target
T2: Completion of additional 23
projects aiming at establishing resilient
flood protection.
106
C 2.2: Reducing Energy Consumption in the
Public Sector - Investment 2: Improving the
energy performance of public lighting systems
Target
Award of 80 % of all public contracts
for renovation of public lightning
255
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
systems achieving at least 30 %
primary energy savings
137
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 3: Land
consolidation
Target
Completion of green infrastructure
projects promoting biodiversity
including bio centres, bio corridors and
planting of locally typical greenery in
the agriculture landscape (in ha of land
served by the investment).
138
C 2.6: Nature Protection and Adaptation to
Climate Change - Investment 3: Land
consolidation
Target
Completion of environmental
protection activities and adaptation to
climate change (in ha of land served by
the investment).
160
C 2.9: Promotion of Biodiversity and Fight
against Drought - Reform 1: Amendment to the
Water Management Act
Milestone
Amendment to the Water Management
Act (Act No. 254/2001 Coll.) aiming at
a systemic approach to management of
drought and water scarcity.
170
C 3.1: Innovation in Education in the Context
of Digitalisation - Investment 1:
Implementation of the revised curriculum and
digital skills of teachers
Milestone
Creation of a digital platform for
effective sharing of educational
resources
204
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 2:
Judiciary reform aimed at strengthening the
legislative framework and transparency in the
areas of courts, judges, prosecutors and bailiffs
Milestone
Entry into force of the law on
proceedings in cases of judges,
prosecutors and bailiffs
11
C 1.1: Digital Services to Citizens and
Businesses - Investment 2: Development of
open data and public data
Milestone
Extension of National Open Data
Catalogue with advanced
functionalities
218
C 4.5: Development of the Cultural and
Creative Sector - Reform 1: Status of the Artist
Target
Number of cultural and creative
professionals supported by skills
provision
49
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology-
Reform 2: Joint Strategic Technologies
Support and Certification Group with the
Strategic Technologies Board
Target
Number of companies provided with
certification
70
C 1.5: Digital Transformation of Enterprises -
Investment 2: European Reference Testing and
Experimentation facility
Target
Creation of a European Reference
Testing and Experimentation facility
73
C 1.6: Acceleration and Digitalisation of the
Building Process-
Reform 1: Implementation of the new
construction law and zoning law into practice
Milestone
Start of the activity of the new structure
of building authorities
75
C 1.6: Acceleration and Digitalisation of the
Building Process-
Investment 1: Creation of a new central
information system (“AIS”)
Milestone
Central Information System fully
operational
220
C 4.5: Development of the Cultural and
Creative Sector - Reform 2.: Legislative
reform introducing multi-source financing of
cultural institutions
Milestone
Entry into force of a legislative
amendment allowing for cooperative
multi-source financing of culture
196
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Investment
3: Development and modernisation of social
care infrastructure
Target
T1: Number of low-emission vehicles
purchased for social prevention,
counselling and home-care services
256
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
234
C 6.1: Increasing Resilience of the Health
System - Investment 2: Rehabilitation care for
patients recovering from critical conditions
Target Support of rehabilitation care
282
C4.1: Systemic support for public investment-
Reform 3:
Financial support for the preparation of
projects in line with EU objectives
Target
Number of projects prepared for
implementation
287
C4.1: Systemic support for public investment-
Reform 4: The increase of effectiveness and
enhancing the implementation of the National
Recovery and Resilience Plan
Milestone Upgrade of the repository system (AIS)
288
C4.1: Systemic support for public investment-
Reform 4: The increase of effectiveness and
enhancing the implementation of the National
Recovery and Resilience Plan
Target
Increasing the number of people
working on the Recovery and
Resilience Plan by 2024
310
C 7.2 Supporting decentralisation and
digitalisation of the energy sector-Investment
1: Electricity Data Centre
Milestone
Entry into operation of the Energy Data
Centre
315
C 7.2 Supporting decentralisation and
digitalisation of the energy sector-Reform 2:
Energy Storage and Non fossil flexibility
framework
Milestone
Report on the need for non- fossil
flexibility
316
C 7.2 Supporting decentralisation and
digitalisation of the energy sector-
Reform 2 :
Energy Storage and Non fossil flexibility
framework
Milestone
Entry into force of the legislative
changes
318
C 7.3: Comprehensive reform of the
Renovation Wave Advice in the Czech
Republic-
Reform 1: One-stop-shops for energy
communities and energy efficiency renovations
Milestone One-stop shop for energy
327
C 7.4: School adaptation – Promoting green
skills and sustainability in universities-
Investment 1: Sustainable and Green Transition
Strategies
Target
Adoption of new Sustainable and
Green Transition Strategies by public
universities
332
C 7.5 Decarbonisation of Road Transport
(REPowerEU) -
Reform 2: Tax measures in support of zero-
emission mobility
Milestone
Tax exemptions for promotion of
deployment of zero-emission vehicles
in the private companies
335
C 7.5 Decarbonisation of Road Transport
(REPowerEU) -
Reform 4: Enabling conditions for zero-
emission alternative fuels infrastructure
Milestone
Simplification of permitting process for
construction of electric charging
stations and hydrogen refuelling
stations
337
C 7.5 Decarbonisation of Road Transport
(REPowerEU) -
Reform 5: Incentivising zero-emission mobility
through changes highway vignette
Milestone Revising the highway vignette costs
257
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
342
C7.7 Simplifying environmental permitting
processes and defining areas for the
development of renewable energy sources-
Reform 1: Single Environmental Opinion
Milestone
Publication of methodologies and
templates by the Ministry of
Environment
344
C7.7 Simplifying environmental permitting
processes and defining areas for the
development of renewable energy sources-
Reform 2:
Renewable acceleration areas
Milestone
Framework supporting the renewable
acceleration areas
345
C7.7 Simplifying environmental permitting
processes and defining areas for the
development of renewable energy sources-
Reform 2:
Renewables acceleration areas
Target
Designation of renewables acceleration
areas for wind and solar energy
development
Instalment
Amount
EUR 1 616 469 125
1.7. Seventh Instalment (non-repayable support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
21
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 2: Development of core registers
and facilities for eGovernment
Milestone
Completion of listed projects
increasing the transmission capacity of
the Central Point of Services and
modernising and optimising
communication and information
infrastructure and information systems
47
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Reform 1: Institutional reform of the
coordination and support system for digital
transformation of economy (incl. RIS 3)
Milestone
Implementation of organisational
changes to reform the structure of
public bodies overseeing digital
transformation of the economy
65
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 11: Digital regulatory sandbox in
line with EU priorities
Target
Sandbox participants supported by the
sandbox
197
C. 3.3: Modernisation of Employment
Services and Labour Market Development -
Investment 3: Development and
modernisation of social care infrastructure
Target
T2: Number of low-emission vehicles
purchased for social prevention,
counselling and home-care services
206
C 4.3: Anti-Corruption Reforms - Reform 4:
Regulation of lobbying
Milestone Entry into force of the law on lobbying
237
C 6.2: The National Plan to Strengthen
Oncological Prevention and Care - Reform 2:
Supporting and enhancing quality of
preventive screening programmes
Milestone
Appointment of an institution
responsible for coordination of
oncological screening programs
273 C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Investment
Milestone
Amendment of Social Services Act
concerning inspections and complaints
258
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
3: Development and modernisation of social
care infrastructure
277
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development -
Investment 4: Development and
modernisation of children social care
infrastructure
Target
Housing area for children at risk
acquired – 1st batch
298
C 5.3: A strategically managed and
internationally competitive R&D&I
Ecosystem - Reform 1: A strategically
managed and internationally competitive R &
D & I ecosystem
Milestone
Strengthening of strategic intelligence
capacities, creation of an excellence
programme, and adoption of a
methodological guideline for support
providers
306
C 7.1: Renewable energy and electricity
infrastructure (REPowerEU) - Reform 3 – Sub
measure 1: Improve transparency of the grid
connection procedure
Milestone
Publication of information on grid
connection requests and capacities
313
C 7.2 Supporting decentralisation and
digitalisation of the energy sector (REPOWER
EU) - Reform 1: Energy communities
Milestone
Progress report on investment in IT
infrastructure
317
C 7.2 Supporting decentralisation and
digitalisation of the energy sector (REPOWER
EU) - Reform 2 : Energy Storage and Non
fossil flexibility framework
Milestone
Publication of the Flexibility Action
Plan
320
C 7.3: Comprehensive reform of the
Renovation Wave Advice in the Czech
Republic (REPOWER EU) - Reform 2: Data,
methodological guidance and trainings for
advisory system
Milestone Data, methodological guidance
321
C 7.3: Comprehensive reform of the
Renovation Wave Advice in the Czech
Republic (REPOWER EU) - Reform 2: Data,
methodological guidance and trainings for
advisory system
Target Number of trainings provided
322
C 7.3: Comprehensive reform of the
Renovation Wave Advice in the Czech
Republic (REPOWER EU) - Investment 1:
Provision of advisory services to households,
enterprises, and the public sector
Target
Provision of advisory services to
households, enterprises, and the public
sector
324
C 7.3: Comprehensive reform of the
Renovation Wave Advice in the Czech
Republic (REPOWER EU) - Investment 2:
Awareness raising
Target
Completion of a nation-wide
awareness-raising campaign
328
C 7.4: School adaptation – Promoting green
skills and sustainability in universities
(REPOWEREU) - Investment 2:
Establishment of strategic partnership
Target
Establishment of strategic partnerships
by public universities
259
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Instalment
Amount
EUR 444 005 144
1.8. Eighth Instalment (non-repayable support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
147
C 2.7: Circular Economy, Recycling and
Industrial Water - Reform 2: Finalisation and
implementation of the circular Czechia
strategy 2040
Milestone
Completion of a monitoring report
evaluating the state of implementation
of the Circular Czechia 2040 strategy
169
C 3.1: Innovation in Education in the Context
of Digitalisation - Reform 1: Curricula reform
and strengthening of IT education
Milestone
Implementation by schools of new
curricula strengthening digital literacy
and computational thinking
2
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Reform 1: Conditions for quality
data pool management and ensuring controlled
data access
Target
Introduction of new data management
methodologies in public administration
4
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Reform 2: eHealth
Target
Number of new telemedicine services
introduced and made available to
patients
5
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Reform 2: eHealth
Target
Completion of projects leading to the
implementation of new digital health
services.
6
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Reform 2: eHealth
Target
Connection of healthcare providers to
the interoperability system according to
interoperability rules for eHealth
services
19
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 1:
Development of information systems
Target
Successful operation of new or
upgraded information systems of
public administration (completion of
the projects contracted under target 18)
24
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 3:
Cyber security
Target
Number of information systems whose
cyber security has been strengthened in
line with Act No. 181/2014 Coll., on
cyber security
26
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Reforms 1:
Centres of competence for supporting
eGovernment, Cybersecurity and eHealth
Target
Consultations and assistance provided
on topics related to the measures under
component 1.1 and 1.2 in the scope of
at least 5 man-days, provided to
specific public administration bodies
28
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Reform 2:
Development of systems supporting eHealth
Milestone
Completion of projects consolidating
and developing the electronic
healthcare infrastructure in order to
create interlinked databases and
improve digital healthcare services
33
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Reform 1: Improving the environment for the
deployment of electronic
communications networks
Target
Completion of digital technical maps
(DTM) objects for basic spatial
situation
34
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Reform 1: Improving the environment for the
deployment of electronic
communications networks
Target
Completion of digital technical maps
(DTM) objects for transportation and
technical infrastructure networks
260
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
35
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Reform 1: Improving the environment for the
deployment of electronic
communications networks
Target
Completion of electronic
communication quality measurements
37
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Reform 2: Supporting the development of the
5G ecosystem
Milestone
Publication of guidelines on the
deployment of 5G networks by the
Ministry of Industry and Trade
41
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Investment 2: Covering 5G corridors and
promoting the development of 5G
Target
Completion of ensuring mobile signal
coverage of railway wagons
42
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Investment 2: Covering 5G corridors and
promoting the development of 5G
Milestone
Installation and testing of the
deployment of an intelligent transport
system (C-ITS).
46
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Investment 4: Scientific research activities
related to the development of 5G networks
and services
Target
Completion of scientific research
projects related to 5G networks
52
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 2: European Digital Media
Observatory Hub (EDMO)
Target
Publication of research results by
CEDMO
58
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 6: 5G Demonstrative application
projects for cities and industrial areas
Target
Completion of use cases for Smart
Cities and for Industry 4.0
63
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 10: Internationalisation of start-
ups
Target
Support of start-ups international
expansion via consulting, mentoring
business advisory services, accelerator
programmes
66
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 12: Building quantum
communication infrastructure
Milestone
Completion of construction and pilot
operation phase of an optical quantum
network
71
C 1.5: Digital Transformation of Enterprises -
Investment 3: Digital transformation of
manufacturing and non-production companies
and increase of their resilience
Target
Direct support to enterprises for digital
transformation
74
C 1.6: Acceleration and Digitalisation of the
Building Process - Reform 1: Implementation
of the new construction law and zoning law
into practice
Target
Shortening of the construction permit
process by at least two years
81
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Reform 1:
Creating alternatives to energy and space-
intensive road transport
Target
Reaching an increased modal share of
public transport in CZ cities bigger
than 250 000 inhabitants and in CZ
cities bigger than 75 000 inhabitants
82
C 2.1: Sustainable Transport - Reform 1:
Creating alternatives to energy and space-
intensive road transport
Target
Reaching an increased modal share of
cycling in CZ cities bigger than 250
000 inhabitants and in CZ cities bigger
than 75 000 inhabitants
115
C 2.4: Clean Mobility - Investment 1:
Building infrastructure for public transport in
the city of Prague
Target
Number of recharging points for the
city of Prague
117
C 2.4: Clean Mobility - Investment 2:
Building infrastructure – Recharging points
for private companies
Target
Number of recharging points deployed
for private companies
118
C 2.4: Clean Mobility - Investment 3:
Building infrastructure – Recharging points
for residential buildings
Target
Number of recharging points deployed
for residential buildings
261
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
119
C 2.4: Clean Mobility - Investment 4: Aid for
purchase of vehicles – vehicles (electric, H2,
bikes) for private companies
Target
Number of vehicles (electric, H2,
bikes) for private companies
120
C 2.4: Clean Mobility - Investment 5: Aid for
purchase of vehicles (electric, H2) and
infrastructure for municipalities, regions, state
administration and other public entities
Target
Number of vehicles (electric, H2) for
municipalities, regions, state
administration
121
C 2.4: Clean Mobility - Investment 5: Aid for
purchase of vehicles (electric, H2) and
infrastructure for municipalities, regions, state
administration and other public entities
Target
Number of charging stations for
municipalities, regions, state
administration and other public entities
123
C 2.5: Building Renovation and Air Protection
- Reform 1: Renovation wave in the household
sector
Milestone
Consultation and training services for
renovation wave in the household
sector and timetable for implementing
measures included in air quality plans
124
C 2.5: Building Renovation and Air Protection
- Reform 2: Support for pre-project
preparation and support of community energy
projects
Target
Advisory services on energy
communities
126
C 2.5: Building Renovation and Air Protection
- Investment 1: Renovation and revitalisation
of buildings for energy savings
Target
Reduction of energy consumption and
reduction of CO2 emissions
129
C 2.5: Building Renovation and Air Protection
- Investment 2: Replacement of stationary
sources of pollution in households with
renewable energy sources
Target
Reduction of energy consumption and
reduction of CO2 emissions
130
C 2.5: Building Renovation and Air Protection
- Investment 3: Support for pre-project
preparation and awareness raising, education,
training and information in the field of energy
saving and reduction of emissions of
greenhouse gases and other air pollutants
Target
Pre-project preparation projects,
studies, trainings and community
energy projects
149
C 2.7: Circular Economy, Recycling and
Industrial Water - Investment 1: Building
recycling infrastructure
Target
Completion of projects investing in
recycling infrastructure
151
C 2.7: Circular Economy, Recycling and
Industrial Water - Investment 2: Circular
solutions in businesses
Target
Completion of projects investing in
circular solutions in businesses
153
C 2.7: Circular Economy, Recycling and
Industrial Water - Investment 3: Water saving
in industry
Target
Completion of projects to save and
optimise water in the industry
155
C 2.8: Brownfields Revitalisation - Investment
1: Support for revitalisation of specific areas
Target
Completion of energy-efficient
revitalisation projects of specific
brownfields
157
C 2.8: Brownfields Revitalisation - Investment
2: Support for the revitalisation of areas in
public ownership for non-business use
Target
Completion of energy efficient
revitalisation projects of brownfields
owned by municipalities and regions
for non-business use
159
C 2.8: Brownfields Revitalisation - Investment
3: Support for the revitalisation of areas in
public ownership for business use
Target
Completion of energy efficient
revitalisation projects of brownfields
owned by municipalities and regions
for business use
162
C 2.9: Promotion of Biodiversity and Fight
against Drought - Investment 1: Protection
against droughts and floods of the city of Brno
Target
Completion of nature-based flood
protection measures to protect the city
of Brno
163
C 2.9: Promotion of Biodiversity and Fight
against Drought - Investment 2: Rainwater
management in urban agglomerations
Target
Increase of the volume of rainwater
retained by rainwater management
measures in urban areas
262
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
164
C 2.9: Promotion of Biodiversity and Fight
against Drought - Investment 3: Protected
areas including Natura 2000 sites and
protected species of plants and animals
Target
Completion of projects aiming at the
conservation of protected areas
including Natura 2000 sites and of
protected species of plants and animals.
165
C 2.9: Promotion of Biodiversity and Fight
against Drought - Investment 4: Adaptation of
aquatic, non-forest and forest ecosystems to
climate change
Milestone
Completion of projects aiming at
adapting aquatic, non-forest and forest
ecosystems to climate change
166
C 2.9: Promotion of Biodiversity and Fight
against Drought - Investment 4: Adaptation of
aquatic, non-forest and forest ecosystems to
climate change
Target
Assessment of water retention potential
and proposal of concrete measures
167
C 2.9: Promotion of Biodiversity and Fight
against Drought - Investment 4: Adaptation of
aquatic, non-forest and forest ecosystems to
climate change
Target
Implementation of proposed selected
water retention measures
173
C 3.1: Innovation in Education in the Context
of Digitalisation - Investment 2: Digital
equipment for schools
Target
Number of IT devices purchased for
the school fund of mobile digital
devices for disadvantaged pupils
181
C 3.2: Adaptation of School Programmes -
Reform 2: Support of disadvantaged schools
Target
Number of disadvantaged schools
supported
182
C 3.2: Adaptation of School Programmes -
Reform 2: Support of disadvantaged schools
Milestone
Proposal of a new system of financing
of schools according to socio-economic
disadvantage
185
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Reform 1:
Development of labour market policies
Milestone
Entry into force of the amended
Employment Act increasing efficiency
of employment services and better
targeting of most vulnerable groups
187
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development -
Investment 1: Development of labour market
policies
Target
Number of people who received
reskilling and upskilling in digital skills
and skills needed for Industry 4.0
188
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Reform 1:
Development of labour market policies
Target
Number of regional training centres
established to promote Industry 4.0
194
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Investment
3: Development and modernisation of social
care infrastructure
Target
T1: Number of community-based
residential, outpatient, outreach,
prevention and counselling facilities
constructed or reconstructed
201
C 4.2: New Quasi-Equity Instruments for the
Promotion of Entrepreneurship and
Development of Czech-Moravian Guarantee
and Development Bank (ČMZRB) as a
National Development Bank - Investment 1:
Development of a new line of quasi-equity
instruments supporting entrepreneurship
Target
Investment of a total of 32 400 000
EUR in quasi-equity instruments
supporting sustainable projects of
SMEs
215
C 4.4: Enhancing the Efficiency of Public
Administration - Reform 1: Increase
efficiency, pro-client orientation and use of
the principles of evidence-based decision-
making in public administration
Target
Completion of five actions promoting
evidence-informed decision making
and improving policy co-ordination
and strategic planning at the centre of
government
216
C 4.4: Enhancing the Efficiency of Public
Administration - Reform 1: Increase
efficiency, pro-client orientation and use of
the principles of evidence-based decision-
making in public administration
Target
Completion of training accredited by
the Ministry of Interior on client-
oriented approaches for front-office
staff of central, regional or local
authorities
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Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
217
C 4.5: Development of the Cultural and
Creative Sector - Reform 1: Status of the
Artist
Milestone
Entry into force of the law on the
Status of the Artist
219
C 4.5: Development of the Cultural and
Creative Sector - Investment 1: Development
of regional cultural and creative sectors
Target
Opening of new regional cultural and
creative centres to public
221
C 4.5: Development of the Cultural and
Creative Sector - Investment 2: Digitalisation
of cultural and creative sector
Target
Number of completed projects of
digitalisation of the cultural content
222
C 4.5: Development of the Cultural and
Creative Sector - Investment 3: Creative
vouchers
Target
Number of creative vouchers allocated
to SMEs
225
C 5.1: Excellent Research and Development in
the Health Sector - Investment 1: Public
Research & Development support for priority
areas of medical sciences and related social
sciences
Target
Validation of at least four national
Research & Development consortia
and their integration in the Czech
Research & Development system as
national research authorities
233
C 6.1: Increasing Resilience of the Health
System - Investment 1: Creation of the
Intensive Medicine Simulation Centre and
optimisation of the education system
Milestone
Intensive Medicine Simulation Centre
put in operation
235
C 6.1: Increasing Resilience of the Health
System - Investment 3: Building a centre for
cardiovascular and transplant medicine
Milestone
Centre for Cardiovascular and
Transplant Medicine fully operational
243
C 6.2: The National Plan to Strengthen
Oncological Prevention and Care - Investment
3: Establishment and development of the
Centre for Cancer Prevention and
Infrastructure for Innovative and Supportive
Care at the Masaryk Memorial Cancer
Institute
Milestone
Cancer Prevention Centre at the
Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute
244
C 6.2: The National Plan to Strengthen
Oncological Prevention and Care - Investment
3: Establishment and development of the
Centre for Cancer Prevention and
Infrastructure for Innovative and Supportive
Care at the Masaryk Memorial Cancer
Institute
Milestone
Expansion of facilities for Innovative
and Supportive Care at the Masaryk
Memorial Cancer Institute
263
C 2.10 Affordable housing - Reform 1: Entry
into force of the Affordable Housing Act
Milestone Affordable Housing Act in force
278
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Investment
4: Development and modernisation of children
social care infrastructure
Target
Housing area for children at risk
acquired – 2nd batch
319
C 7.3: Comprehensive reform of the
Renovation Wave Advice in the Czech
Republic (REPOWER EU) - Reform 1: One-
stop-shops for energy communities and energy
efficiency renovations
Milestone
Evaluation of pilot operation of three
One-stop-shops for energy
326
C 7.4: School adaptation – Promoting green
skills and sustainability in universities
(REPOWEREU) - Reform 1: Transformation
of universities to adapt to changing needs of
the labour market
Target
Launch of new study programmes, new
courses in existing study programmes
and lifelong learning courses
264
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
334
C 7.5 Decarbonisation of Road Transport
(REPowerEU) - Reform 3: Improving the
regulatory framework for renewable hydrogen
Milestone
Revision of the Czech Hydrogen
Strategy – measures to promote uptake
of hydrogen
336
C 7.5 Decarbonisation of Road Transport
(REPowerEU) - Reform 4: Enabling
conditions for zero-emission alternative fuels
infrastructure
Milestone
Simplification of permitting process for
construction of electric charging
stations and hydrogen refuelling
stations – additional measures
338
C 7.5 Decarbonisation of Road Transport
(REPowerEU) - Investment 1: Scaled up
measure: Aid for purchase of vehicles –
vehicles (electric, H2, bikes) for private
companies
Target
Scale-up of target 119 of Component
2.4
346
C 7.7 Simplifying environmental permitting
processes and defining areas for the
development of renewable energy sources
(REPOWER EU) - Reform 2: Renewables
acceleration areas
Target
Designation of renewables acceleration
areas for wind and solar energy
development
Instalment
Amount
EUR 1 539 264 751
1.9. Ninth Instalment (non-repayable support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
10
C 1.1: Digital services to citizens and
businesses - Investment 1: Digital services for
end users
Target
Completion of the listed projects
leading to an increase of the number of
filled forms sent by natural and legal
persons to state authorities in a digital
way (through portals or digital
mailboxes)
17
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 1: Development of information
systems
Milestone
Successful operation of the Integrated
Foreigners system reducing the
administrative burden of foreigners and
public servants
39
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Investment 1: Building high-
capacity connections
Target
Completion of address points
connected with the very high-capacity
network (VHCN)
40
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Investment 2: Covering 5G corridors and
promoting the development of 5G
Target
Completion of enhanced 5G signal
coverage of selected rail corridors
44
C 1.3: High-Capacity Digital Networks -
Investment 3: Supporting the development of
5G mobile infrastructure in rural investment-
intensive white areas
Target
Completion of base stations for 5G
signals
61
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology
Investment 9: Funds for the development of
Milestone Launch of the Fund of funds and the
investment of the three designated
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Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
pre/seed investments, strategic digital
technologies and university spin-offs
funds (pre-seed, strategic technologies
and spin-off funds
104
C 2.2: Reducing Energy Consumption in the
Public Sector - Investment 1: Improving the
energy performance of state buildings
Target Reduction of energy consumption
107
C 2.2: Reducing Energy Consumption in the
Public Sector - Investment 2: Improving the
energy performance of public lighting systems
Target Reduction of energy consumption
109
C 2.2: Reducing Energy Consumption in the
Public Sector - Investment 3: Improving the
energy performance of public buildings
Target Reduction of energy consumption
112
C 2.3: Transition to Cleaner Energy Sources -
Investment 1: Development of new
photovoltaic energy sources
Target
Increase of installed capacity of FVE
sources
114
C 2.3: Transition to Cleaner Energy Sources -
Investment 2: Modernisation of distribution of
heat in district heating systems
Target
Primary energy savings resulting from
the modernisation of heat distribution
116
C 2.4: Clean Mobility - Investment 1:
Building infrastructure for public transport in
the city of Prague
Target
Number of kilometres of dynamic
charging road for the city of Prague
122
C 2.4: Clean Mobility - Investment 6: Aid for
purchase of vehicles (battery trolleybuses and
low-floor tramways) for public transport in the
city of Prague
Target
Number of vehicles (battery
trolleybuses and low-floor trams) for
public transport in the city of Prague
171
C 3.1: Innovation in Education in the Context
of Digitalisation - Investment 1:
Implementation of the revised curriculum and
digital skills of teachers
Target
Number of schools which received
support to implement new IT curricula
(digital skills of teachers and guidance)
175
C 3.1: Innovation in Education in the Context
of Digitalisation - Investment 2: Digital
equipment for schools
Target
Number of schools supported in
counselling and mentoring on IT
equipment and internal IT systems
177
C 3.2: Adaptation of School Programmes -
Reform 1: Transformation of universities to
adapt to new forms of learning and changing
needs of the labour market
Target
Number of new accredited study
programmes
178
C 3.2: Adaptation of School Programmes -
Reform 1: Transformation of universities to
adapt to new forms of learning and changing
needs of the labour market
Target
Number of new reskilling and
upskilling courses
227
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 1:
Supporting the uptake of innovation in
business practice
Target
Introduction of product, process or
organisational innovations
22
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration Systems -
Investment 2:
Development of core registers and facilities
for eGovernment
Milestone
Provision of cloud computing services
to public authorities
180
C 3.2: Adaptation of School Programmes -
Investment 1: Development of selected key
academic sites
Target
Number of square metres of new
university area
189
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Investment
2: Increasing the capacity of pre-school
facilities
Target
Number of refurbished existing pre-
school facilities
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Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
190
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Investment
2: Increasing the capacity of pre-school
facilities
Target Number of new pre-school facilities
191
C3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Investment
2: Increasing the capacity of pre-school
facilities
Target
Number of new places in pre-school
facilities
195
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Investment
3: Development and modernisation of social
care infrastructure
Target
T2: Number of community-based
residential, outpatient, outreach,
prevention and counselling facilities
constructed or reconstructed
230
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 4: Aid for
research and development in synergy effects
with the Framework Programme for Research
and Innovation
Target
Research and development in synergy
effects with the Framework
Programme for Research and
Innovation
238
C 6.2: The National Plan to Strengthen
Oncological Prevention and Care - Reform 2:
Supporting and enhancing quality of
preventive screening programmes
Target
Increase in the coverage of the target
population by the colorectal cancer
screening programme
239
C 6.2: The National Plan to Strengthen
Oncological Prevention and Care - Reform 2:
Supporting and enhancing quality of
preventive screening programmes
Target
Number of participants in the new
early lung cancer detection programme
241
C 6.2: The National Plan to Strengthen
Oncological Prevention and Care - Investment
1: Building and establishment of the Czech
Oncological Institute
Milestone
The Czech Oncology Institute put in
operation
242
C 6.2: The National Plan to Strengthen
Oncological Prevention and Care - Investment
2: Developing highly specialised oncological
and hematooncological care
Target
Number of supported facilities
providing oncological and
hematooncological care
257
C 1.7: Digital Transformation of Public
Administration - Investment 1: Unification of
domains and the creation of a learning
platform
Milestone Update of Design System
258
C 1.7: Digital Transformation of Public
Administration - Investment 2: Improvement
of the management system for digitalised
services
Milestone
Update of ICT governance in public
administration
259
C 1.7: Digital Transformation of Public
Administration - Investment 3: Creation of a
public administration contact centre
Milestone
Public administration contact centre
operational
260
C 1.7: Digital Transformation of Public
Administration - Investment 4: Creation of a
central data infrastructure
Milestone Central data warehouse operational
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Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
262
C 2.9: Promotion of Biodiversity and Fight
against Drought - Reform 2: Establishment of
landscape policy and planning
Milestone
Adoption of an integrated landscape
policy and planning
279
C 3.3: Modernisation of Employment Services
and Labour Market Development - Investment
4: Development and modernisation of children
social care infrastructure
Target
Capacity of facilities for children at
risk
283
C 4.1: Systemic support for public investment
- Reform 3:
Financial support for the preparation of
projects in line with EU objectives
Target
Number of projects prepared for
implementation
289
C 4.4: Enhancing the Efficiency of Public
Administration - Reform 1: Increase
efficiency, pro-client orientation and use of
the principles of evidence-based decision-
making in public administration
Milestone
An IT system and action plan for better
HR in the public administration
290
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 2: Support
for research and development cooperation (in
line with Smart Specialization Strategy)
Target
Cooperation of SMEs with a public
research organisation under National
Centres of Competence
291
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 3: Aid for
research and development in the
environmental field
Target
Research and development in the
environmental field
293
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 5: Aid for
research and development in enterprises in
line with the national RIS3 strategy
Target
Research and development in line with
the RIS3 strategy
295
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 6: Aid for
research and development in the field of
transport
Target
Research and development in the field
of transport
297
C 5.2: Support for Research and Development
in Companies and Introduction of Innovations
into Business Practice - Investment 7: Aid for
research and development in the
environmental field
Target
Research and development in the
environmental field
299
C 7.1: Renewable energy and electricity
infrastructure (REPowerEU) - Investment 1:
Modernisation and digitalisation of the
regional distribution systems
Target
Completion of investments into
modernisation of distribution networks in
the Czech Republic
300 C 7.1: Renewable energy and electricity
infrastructure (REPowerEU) - Investment 2:
Target
Completion of a further 224,7MW
installed capacity of FVE sources
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Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
Scaled up measure: Development of new
photovoltaic energy sources
307
C 7.1: Renewable energy and electricity
infrastructure (REPowerEU) - Reform 3 – Sub
measure 1 Improve transparency of the grid
connection procedure
Target
Grid connection authorisation for
renewable power plant capacity
308
C 7.1: Renewable energy and electricity
infrastructure (REPowerEU) - Reform 3 – Sub
measure 2: Regulatory incentives for
electricity network operators to increase grid
flexibility
Milestone
Publication of the new TSO and DSO
tariff methodologies on the website of
the energy regulator
311
C 7.2 Supporting decentralisation and
digitalisation of the energy sector (REPOWER
EU) - Investment 1: Electricity Data Centre
Milestone
Entry into operation of the Energy Data
Centre
314
C 7.2 Supporting decentralisation and
digitalisation of the energy sector (REPOWER
EU) - Reform 1: Energy communities
Milestone Guidelines on energy communities
323
C 7.3: Comprehensive reform of the
Renovation Wave Advice in the Czech
Republic (REPOWER EU) - Investment 1:
Provision of advisory services to households,
enterprises, and the public sector
Target
Provision of advisory services to
households, enterprises, and the public
sector
330
C 7.5 Decarbonisation of Road Transport
(REPowerEU) - Reform 1: National Action
Plan for Clean Mobility and deployment
targets for zero-emission mobility
Target
Increasing the number of zero-emission
vehicles registered
331
C 7.5 Decarbonisation of Road Transport
(REPowerEU) - Reform 1: National Action
Plan for Clean Mobility and deployment
targets for zero-emission mobility
Milestone
Support for accelerated deployment of
alternative fuels infrastructure
339
C 7.6 Electrification of Rail Transport
(REPowerEU) - Investment 1: Electrification
of Brno region
Target
Completion of rail electrification
project “Electrification of Brno-
Zastávka u Brna, stage 2”
Instalment
Amount
EUR 983 488 992
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2. Loans
The instalments referred to in Article 2a(2) shall be organised in the following manner:
2.1. First Payment Request (loan support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or
Investment)
Milestone /
Target
Name
247
C1.2: Digital Public Administration
Systems-
Investment Top-up of cyber security
investment
Milestone
Publication of the call related to the
strengthening of information systems
in accordance with Act No 181/2014
Coll. on cyber security
254
C1.5: Digital Transformation of Enterprises-
Investment 4: IPCEI Microelectronics and
Communication Technologies
Milestone Signature of grant agreements
Instalment
amount
EUR 190 898 548
2.2. Second Payment Request (loan support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or Investment) Milestone / Target Name
251
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology
Investment 13: Funds for the development of
strategic technologies
Milestone Implementing agreement
264
C2.10 Affordable housing-Investment 1:
Concessional loan facility
Milestone Implementing Agreement
267
C2.10 Affordable housing-Investment 2:
Subordinated loan facility
Milestone Implementing Agreement
270
C2.10 Affordable housing-Investment 3:
Co-investment facility
Milestone Implementing Agreement
Instalment
amount
EUR 381 797 096
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2.3. Third Payment Request (loan support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or Investment) Milestone / Target Name
248
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration
Systems-
Investment : Top-up of cyber security
investment
Target
Information systems whose cyber
security has been strengthened in line
with Act No. 181/2014 Coll., on
cyber security
Instalment
amount
EUR 20 453 416
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2.4. Fourth Payment Request (loan support):
Sequential
Number
Related Measure (Reform or Investment) Milestone / Target Name
246
C1.1: Digital Services to Citizens and
Businesses-Investment 4: Digital services for
end-users in social area
Milestone
Upgraded self-service portal for the
Labour Office – Client zone II
249
C 1.2: Digital Public Administration
Systems-Investment: Development of
information systems in the social area
Target
Upgraded information systems of
public administration in the area of
social policy
252
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology-
Investment 13: Funds for the development of
strategic technologies
Target Legal agreements signed with funds
253
C 1.4: Digital Economy and Society,
Innovative Start-Ups and New Technology -
Investment 13: Funds for the development of
strategic technologies
Milestone
Ministry has completed the
investment
255
C 1.5: Digital Transformation of Enterprises
- Investment 4: IPCEI Microelectronics and
Communication Technologies
Target Development of pilot solutions
265
C 2.10 Affordable housing - Investment 1:
Concessional loan facility
Target
Legal agreements signed with final
beneficiaries
266
C 2.10 Affordable housing - Investment 1:
Concessional loan facility
Milestone
Ministry has completed the
investment
268
C 2.10 Affordable housing - Investment 2:
Subordinated loan facility
Target
Legal agreements signed with final
beneficiaries
269
C 2.10 Affordable housing - Investment 2:
Subordinated loan facility
Milestone
Ministry has completed the
investment
271
C 2.10 Affordable housing - Investment 3:
Co-investment facility
Target
Legal agreements signed with final
beneficiaries
272
C 2.10 Affordable housing - Investment 3:
Co-investment facility
Milestone
Ministry has completed the
investment
Instalment
amount
EUR 224 987 575
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SECTION 3: ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
1. Arrangements for monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan
The monitoring and implementation of the recovery and resilience plan of Czechia shall take place in
accordance with the following arrangements:
In order to establish well-defined tasks, competences and powers, the Czech Government adopted on
17 May 2021, the Government resolution No 467. This resolution approved the recovery and
resilience plan, statute, rules of procedures and ethical code for the Managing Council of the national
recovery and resilience plan, tasks and competences of the bodies involved in the implementation of
the recovery and resilience plan and appointed the Ministry of Industry and Trade as coordinating
body and the Ministry of Finance as the audit body for the recovery and resilience plan.
The Managing Council of the national recovery and resilience plan is the highest decision-making
and approval body with the responsibility for the overall coordination and monitoring of the recovery
and resilience plan. Payment claims have to be approved by this council. The Ministry of Industry
and Trade, as the central coordinating body for the recovery and resilience plan and its
implementation, is responsible for coordination, monitoring and reporting of the recovery and
resilience plan and is main point of contact for the Commission. This body is also responsible for
drawing-up of the payment claims and management declarations. It coordinates the reporting of
milestones and targets, relevant indicators, but also qualitative financial information and other data,
such as on final recipients. The data encoding is taking place in decentralized information systems
throughout systems at the level of component owners, which are obliged to report the required data
to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Following a recent audit on other EU programmes, the Ministry
of Industry and Trade has received a qualified audit opinion due to the absence of effective measures
targeting the prevention, detection and correction of cases of conflict of interest. Dedicated milestones
are included to the plan to ensure that these weaknesses have been addressed before the first payment
request.
2. Arrangements for providing full access by the Commission to the underlying data
In order to provide full access to the Commission to the underlying relevant data, Czechia shall have
in place the following arrangements:
The Ministry of Industry and Trade, as the central coordinating body for Czechia’s recovery and
resilience plan and its implementation, is responsible for overall coordination and monitoring of the
plan. In particular, it acts as a coordinating body for monitoring progress on milestones and targets,
where appropriate, for carrying out management verifications, and for providing reporting and
requests for payments. It coordinates the reporting of milestones and targets, relevant indicators, but
also qualitative financial information and other data, such as on final recipients. The data encoding is
taking place in decentralised systems throughout different component owners, which are obliged to
report the required data to the coordinating body.
In accordance with Article 24(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, upon completion of the relevant
agreed milestones and targets in Section 2.1 of this Annex, Czechia shall submit to the Commission
a duly justified request for payment of the financial contribution. Czechia shall ensure that, upon
request, the Commission has full access to the underlying relevant data that supports the due
justification of the request for payment, both for the assessment of the request for payment in
accordance with Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 and for audit and control purposes.