The Czech Senate has amended a bill concerning public budgets, effectively restricting the government’s ability to increase spending beyond approved limits. The original proposal, put forward by the ANO, Motoristů, and SPD coalition, was criticized by senators as allowing for uncontrolled spending and increased debt. The Senate’s changes require further review and a vote in the Chamber of Deputies. The amended legislation aims to maintain fiscal responsibility and prevent the government from exceeding budgetary frameworks without proper oversight. Senators expressed concerns that the initial bill would undermine budgetary discipline. The revised version seeks to re-establish parliamentary control over government expenditure. The bill’s future remains uncertain as it returns to the lower house for reconsideration.