Czech Chamber of Deputies Moves Landmark Foreigners Entry & Residence Bill to Final Vote
Austria Maintains Border Controls with Czechia Until 15 September
Prague Airport unions signal strike readiness but assure passengers of smooth operations
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Germany Keeps Border Checks with Czechia in Place Through Mid-September
Germany has extended its temporary border controls with Czechia until 15 September 2026, continuing ID checks on major road and rail links. The move aims to manage migration pressure but creates planning headaches for Czech commuters, exporters and assignment managers who depend on friction-free Schengen travel.
Prague Airport Unions Declare Strike Readiness—Operations Continue Normally
Unions at Václav Havel Airport Prague have entered “strike readiness,” demanding higher pay and more staff. Management says flights and passenger processing remain unaffected for now, but companies moving personnel through Prague should monitor updates and prepare contingency plans should a strike be called.
Czech police report small uptick in irregular migration but confirm transit flows through Czechia remain marginal
New half-year statistics from the Czech Foreign Police show 5 358 immigration violations in H1 2026, a 5.9 % rise year-on-year. Overstays dominate, while only 169 cases involved onward transit to Germany, confirming that Czechia is not a major migration corridor. Enforcement activity—nearly 97 000 on-site checks—continues to intensify, meaning Czech employers must maintain strict document compliance and travellers on selected routes should expect additional screening.