Digital Tax Return: Czech lawmakers approved bringing back the electronic sales records system (EET) from next year, aiming to curb the grey economy and raise about CZK 14.4bn annually, with a simpler scope focused on selected in-person payments and exemptions for small turnover businesses. EU Legal Pressure on SLAPPs: The European Commission launched infringement proceedings against Czechia and 13 other EU states over incomplete transposition of rules meant to protect people targeted by abusive “gag lawsuit” cases. Carbon Fuel Fight: Ten EU countries including Czechia urged the Commission to rethink the planned ETS2 carbon price for heating and transport fuels, warning against new climate taxes amid economic strain. Ukraine Protection Extended: EU leaders agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 4, 2028, but will deny it to new applicants who haven’t met military obligations. Prague-China Tension: Czech officials confirmed a Czech citizen has been detained in China, with details withheld as diplomacy scrambles. Travel & Business: Eurowings announced a new seasonal direct Prague–Rovaniemi route, while O2 Czechia upgraded its business cloud service in Czech data centres. Sports Spotlight: Wimbledon’s all-Czech women’s final drew record ESPN viewership, and Czech tennis star Linda Nosková won the title.