The Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade has prepared a national draft AI Law implementing the EU AI Act within Czech domestic law. The draft designates the Czech Telecommunications Office (CTÚ) as the lead national market surveillance authority for AI, establishes a regulatory sandbox for AI system testing, and sets penalty provisions for AI Act non-compliance.
The draft AI Law includes a budget allocation of CZK 232 million from the state budget for EU AI Act implementation over 2026–2028 and creates the institutional structures needed for enforcement of high-risk AI obligations from August 2026. The law is expected to come into force during 2026, though the recent change of government may cause some delay.
Who it affects: AI system providers and deployers operating in the Czech Republic, who will face formal market surveillance and penalties under the new authority. The CTÚ will coordinate with European AI authorities under the EU AI Act’s enforcement framework.
What is notably missing: The draft law focuses on AI system regulation and market surveillance — it does not specifically mandate AI literacy training for workers, schools, or the general population. It does not address employer training obligations, school AI curriculum, or civil servant training standards. Enactment has not been confirmed and may face government transition delays.
Secondary source: https://www.stuchlikova.com/en/blog/2026/ai-act-draft-law-on-artificial-intelligence/