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Czech Government Re-opens Five-Year ‘Lex Ukraine’ Residence Track for Temporary-Protection Holders
On 9 March 2026 the Czech government confirmed that Ukrainian Temporary-Protection holders may once again apply for a five-year special long-term residence permit. The 2026 round will open for online expressions of interest in April, with biometric registration in October. The permit gives free labour-market access and a route to permanent residence, offering HR stability to employers who rely on Ukrainian staff.
Czech Embassy in Copenhagen Reopens Consular Section After Emergency Closure
After a three-week emergency closure, the Czech Embassy in Copenhagen reopened its consular section on 9 March 2026. Extra evening appointments and staff reinforcements aim to clear the visa backlog affecting Danish and Swedish applicants, a reminder for companies to build buffer time into Czech assignment schedules.
Munich–Prague 5G Corridor Hosts Cross-Border Emergency Mobility Drill
A 5G-enabled emergency-response simulation on 9 March 2026 showcased the Munich–Prague Corridor’s ability to support real-time data exchange across the Czech-German border. The exercise paves the way for autonomous freight trials and faster cross-border logistics, with draft operational rules expected later this year.
EU Ministers Adopt Human-Capital Recommendation Aimed at Easing Czech Skill Shortages
At the 9 March 2026 EPSCO Council, EU labour ministers adopted a Recommendation on Human Capital that urges states to align migration and training tools with strategic skills shortages. For Czechia, facing record vacancy levels, the document underpins ongoing efforts to streamline work-permit processing and to pilot the forthcoming EU Talent Pool.