What is SOLVIT?

SOLVIT is an on-line problem solving network in which EU Member States work together to solve without legal proceedings problems caused by misapplication of Internal Market rules by public authorities.

Where can SOLVIT help?

SOLVIT deals with cross-border problems between a business or a citizen on the one hand and a national public authority on the other, where there is possible misapplication of EU law.

Contact details

SOLVIT is an informal network so you can contact it by any suitable means. You can submit your complaint on-line, by e-mail, by phone or by fax.

A Czech citizen got E 104 form thanks to SOLVIT

Czech Health Insurance companies require E 104 forms to be produced when clients come back to the Czech Republic after having worked in another EU country.

Czech doctor can work as a specialist in Germany

SOLVIT helped a Czech doctor who had difficulty in getting his specialised qualification recognised by the German Medical Chamber.

A Czech consultant had her qualification recognised in Belgium

A Czech citizen graduated from a Norwegian university and wanted to work in Belgium as a consultant. However, the Belgian authorities refused to recognise her qualification.

Czech taxi drivers can apply for a licence in Austria

SOLVIT convinced the Austrian authorities that the European driving licence issued in the Czech Republic is equal to the Austrian driving licence.

Czech lorry drivers had problems with health insurance

Czech citizens working abroad are entitled to all benefits in kind provided under the Czech legislation if they reside in the Czech Republic.

Czech conformity marking is recognised in Slovakia

SOLVIT helped a Czech company exporting construction products to Slovakia. According to EU internal market rules, Czech certificates of conformity must be accepted in other Member States.

More and more citizens and businesses are turning to SOLVIT with their problems

The European Commission published the Report on functioning of the SOLVIT network in 2007.

Regional campaign for system SOLVIT

During September and October, the citizens of nine Czech towns will have the chance to get better acquainted with the SOLVIT system. In these towns, information stands will be located where those interested can find out more about the European Union and discuss their concrete problems with authorities in other EU member states free of charge.

The Czech SOLVIT centre has already helped 144 businessmen and citizens

In July it will have been five years since the establishment of the SOLVIT system which helps businessmen and citizens free of charge to solve their problems with EU member states offices.

European Commission appreciates the results of the Czech SOLVIT centre

SOLVIT network provides solutions to the concrete problems people experience when national administrations apply EU law incorrectly. According to the Annual SOLVIT Report published on 7 May 2007, the Czech SOLVIT centre belongs to the most active centres in the EU.

European Commission published Report on functioning of SOLVIT in 2005.

SOLVIT offers fast and effective alternative approach to solving problems concerning misapplication of EC law. The Report shows that more and more citizens and businesses are turning to SOLVIT with their problems.