Czech Pension Policy: The Czech government will postpone a planned change to the formula for annual January pension indexation, while still pushing a separate package to boost pensions for working retirees and older pensioners. Retail Debt Watch: After strong demand for retail crown-denominated bonds, the Finance Ministry cut its planned second-half bond issuance by 130bn crowns, keeping overall 2026 gross borrowing needs broadly unchanged. Tax Administration: Czech MPs approved the return of EET 2.0, with electronic sales tracking set to resume in 2027, aiming to improve tax collection for small businesses. EU Carbon Clash: Ten EU states including Czechia urged the Commission to rethink ETS2, warning the new carbon price for transport and heating fuels could hit households and calling for direct treatment in the ETS review. Energy Costs Snapshot: A new ranking shows Sweden, Finland and Austria at the top for household energy spending, with Czechia among countries seeing real-wage pressure in recent years. Prague Transport Disruption: Prague tram lines in the city center are suspended for track repairs until Aug 10, with no replacement buses and metro recommended. Czech Sports Transfer Buzz: Leeds is reportedly preparing a bid for Czech forward Pavel Šulc at around €25m as Lyon weighs a sale. Travel & Mobility: Russia published its full 2026 unified e-visa list, including Czech citizens, with rules varying by passport and stay length.