EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. The Czech Republic is a multiparty parliamentary democracy. Legislative authority is vested in a bicameral parliament, consisting of a Chamber of Deputies (Poslanecka snemovna) and a Senate (Senat). The president is head of state and appoints a prime minister from the majority party or coalition. Overview of Health Policy in the Czech Republic. Although increasing, life expectancy in the Czech Republic, at 78.3 years, was still below the OECD average of 80.5 years in 2013. The Czech Republic presents above average levels of risk factors such as tobacco, alcohol consumption and obesity. To cope with the expected rise in chronic diseases By law, tuition at public universities in the Czech Republic is completely free for all students regardless of nationality. However, courses taught in foreign languages (including English) usually incur fees. This could be anywhere up to around €22,350 per year, but it depends greatly on the programme and institution. The Czech’s Effective Response to Europe’s Demographic Crisis. The Czech Republic has recorded a gradual increase in the number of children born in the country - proof that an effective pro-natalist policy can be pursued. It seems that the key is maintaining respect for the value of the family. Europe is getting older. Emergency services in the Czech Republic. Emergency services in the Czech Republic are generally good, as are ambulance response times. In the case of an emergency, dial 112 to be connected to the EU emergency line. This guarantees an English-speaking operator. Otherwise, Czech medical emergency services can be reached at 155. I have always felt safe in Prague and while traveling throughout the Czech Republic, as it is a low-crime country and ranked eighth on the current Global Peace Index. As in any big city, there is the occasional pickpocket and unsavory neighborhood, but I have not had even one problem in over four years of living in the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is a unitary multiparty republic with two legislative houses; its head of state is the president, and the head of government is the prime minister. Until 1918 its history was largely that of Bohemia. In that year the independent republic of Czechoslovakia was born through the union of Bohemia and Moravia with Slovakia. The Czech Republic is a relatively safe country. Crime rates are low, and the European emergency telephone number, 112, is available for foreigners who don’t speak the local language. - CON: Increasing rate of pickpockets More and more opportunistic pickpockets are beginning to operate in the Czech Republic. The work/life balance is much better than in other countries, without the excessive demands placed on workers in the UK and US. Those working in the Czech Republic enjoy 25 days of paid vacation a year, with 13 extra bank holiday days. The country is also the number one consumer of beer in the world, so the people know how to relax and have fun. Whipped cream, cranberry sauce and beef might not strike you as three ingredients that would blend together well, but few dishes are as iconic to Czech cuisine as Svíčková. This true Czech favorite includes beef in a vegetable cream sauce, bread dumplings (in Czech: knedlíky ), and the garnishes – an orange or lemon slice, plus whipped 1rvXJ.