Legal foreign population in Czechia surpasses 1.1 million, new data shows
The Czech Interior Ministry reports continued growth in foreign residents in the third quarter of 2025, driven by Ukrainian temporary protection.
Number of Ukrainians seeking protection in Czechia surges in recent months
New government rules allowing young Ukrainian men to leave the country have led to a doubling of temporary protection applications in Czechia this fall.
Why Britain’s strict new language rules would hurt Czechia’s economy
While Britain raises English standards for migrants, Czechia looks to balance language expectations with urgent workforce needs.
Six EU countries, including Czechia, seek tighter migration laws
Czechia and five other EU states are pushing for stricter migration policies, faster processes, and stronger external border protection.
Three strikes and you're out: New Czech law to tighten rules for foreigners
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A new bill passed by the Chamber of Deputies would allow deportation after repeat offenses and limit access to asylum and temporary protection.
Czechia reveals action plan for upcoming EU migration pact
Today, the country has one of the lowest rates of asylum applications per capita in the European Union, with 1,397 applications filed in 2023.
Around 1 million foreigners will live in Prague by 2050
An attractive job market, improving business environment, and growing multinational companies all contribute to the capital's surging non-Czech population.
Czechia abstains from vote on EU migration pact: What's next?
Although the government supports the context of the migration pact, it has concerns over border security and the ease at which migrants may claim asylum.
EXPLAINED: What the EU's newly passed migration pact means for Czechia
The government coalition and opposition parties have come to blows over the potential impacts that the major pact will have on Czechia.
Czechia refuses to vote on EU migration and asylum pact
The government has announced it will abstain from voting on the proposed EU-wide agreement, owing to migrant allocation and excess bureaucracy.
Czech officials advocate stronger Africa collaboration to address illegal immigration
Top Czech officials say openly addressing criminal networks fueling undocumented migration to Europe is crucial to effective policy-making.
Czechia revisits immigration policy amid Israel-Hamas conflict
The displacement of over 1 million refugees in Gaza made Czechia and the EU ponder the best way to help Middle Eastern refugees.
The Czech govt. is counting on foreigners to fill critical labor shortages
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Experts, however, say that a proposal by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to increase the foreign workforce by 20,000 is insufficient.
Czech government plans scheme for voluntary return of Ukrainian refugees
Under the new proposal, the Ministry of Interior would pay for Ukrainians' journeys back home.
Czechia has highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the EU, report finds
The EU average of refugees per 1,000 inhabitants is 9.1, while in Czechia this figure is 32.2.
Czech PM calls on Hungary and Poland to refrain from obstructing EU migration deal
Refusing to pass the EU's refugee-settlement deal harms Czechia's financial interests, Petr Fiala said.
News in brief for June 9: Prague 1 submits plan to charge toll fee for areas near Vltava
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, June 8, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
