Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

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5th April 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Beware of the risks of incorrect application of international sanctions

The situation with international sanctions are changing very quickly, the EU having announced already four major packages of sanctions against the Russian Federation and Belarus since February. In addition, several less comprehensive measures have been adopted. Below we summarise the basic principles and information on the correct application of sanctions:
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4th April 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Temporary EU framework for state aid in the context of Ukraine

In response to the ongoing military conflict on the territory of Ukraine, the European Commission has prepared a measure to allow state aid aimed at restoring the activity of affected companies and sectors. This measure is the European Commission's Temporary Crisis Framework for state aid to support the economy in the context of Russia's aggression against Ukraine (“Temporary Framework”). Specific measures within the limits set by the Temporary Framework are decided by individual Member States, and the Czech Republic has not yet adopted any such measures.
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4th April 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Even long-term leases can be cancelled in the Czech Republic

The Supreme Court has taken the view that it is possible to cancel a lease contract in accordance with the procedure set out in Section 2000 of the Civil Code.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic