Právo ES v ČR: první rok
European Communities law in the Czech Republic: Step One

Summary/Abstract: The Czech Republic became new member of the European Union in May 2004. It is obliged to apply al­most all EC law since the date oj accession. However, we can observe now (mid 2005) only the first penetra­tions of this law in Czech legal reality. Delayed introdu­ction of EC law has been caused mainly by the nature of this unique law. EC law is usually covert. Not on­ly directives but also basic freedoms have been trans­posed into Czech law. Its correct application usually ensures compliance with EC standards. Comprehen­sive EC legal framework (expressed in regulations) is limited to administration of agriculture and customs. Czech courts have encountered only several cases invol­ving EC law. Ordinary Czech lawyers know only a few about EC law and they do not need to improve their knowledge about it for their everyday practice. EC law remains only additive to Czech law.

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