Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

This section reports on economic policy initiatives of the Czech government, the EU, and other entities that have a direct impact on the competitiveness of the country. It also includes information on economic priorities of the AmCham and other leading associations.

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1st November 2013 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Econimic Policy: Euro area unemployment rate at 12.2%, EU28 at 11.0%

The EU28 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 11.0% in September 2013, stable compared with August. The euro area unemployment rate remained stable as well, at 12.2%. In total numbers, almost 27 million persons were unemployed in the EU, of whom more than 5,5 million were young persons under 25...
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15th July 2013 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Economic Policy: Strategic Plan of the Czech Republic in the EU - policy for competitive Europe

The Govermnet approved the Strategy Strategic Plan of the Czech Republic in the EU - policy for competitive Europe. The Government definitely agrees with the fiscal responsibility as promoted by the EU, however, it rejects debts sharing. The Government emphasizes the common market and promotes any a...
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic