The Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic in Brno has rejected a motion by a group of ANO MPs demanding the abolition of the pension reform. The reform, which includes, among other things, a gradual increase in the retirement age, was challenged for its content and for alleged errors in its approval by Parliament.
The court's decision, published on Tuesday 8 July 2025, upheld the validity of the reform, ending months of debate over its constitutionality. The ANO movement, led by Andrej Babiš, had argued that the reform was unfair to citizens and contained elements that could disadvantage certain groups, especially those working in demanding professions.
They also criticized the way the law was passed in Parliament. According to ANO MPs, procedural rules were violated during the approval process, which they said was intended to call into question the legitimacy of the entire process. "The Constitutional Court, however, unequivocally rejected these objections." a court spokesman said in an official statement. The court found the reform to be in line with the constitutional order and its adoption was within the framework of the legal rules.
The pension reform, which came into force last year, gradually raises the retirement age to 67, depending on the year of birth. According to the government of Petro Fiala, the move is necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the pension system, which is facing pressure from an ageing population and rising budget expenditures. According to a survey by the STEM agency, over 60 % Czechs disagree with the shift in the retirement age, fearing financial insecurity and a deterioration in living conditions after retirement.
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