Economic policy

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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26th September 2017 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Reuters: Czech government approves 2018 budget with shrinking deficit

PRAGUE, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The Czech cabinet approved on Monday its 2018 central state budget draft with a planned deficit of 50 billion crowns ($2.29 billion), the last finance plan for the centre-left ruling coalition before an October election.

25th September 2017 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

OECD: G20 GDP growth accelerates to 0.9% in second quarter of 2017 | Interim Economic Outlook

Growth of real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the G20 area* accelerated to 0.9% in the second quarter of 2017, compared with 0.8% in the previous quarter, according to provisional estimates, OECD writes.

22nd September 2017 / Economic policy / Business and Industry

The Future of Brno: Burning very bright- Notes from the September 20th visit of US Embassy/AmCham

Along with the Chief of Mission at the US Embassy, Kelly Adams-Smith, AmCham held discussions with businesses and civic leaders on how manufacturing will develop, the next big technologies that will come out of the city, and how the EU has been a major contributor to the city's rise as an economic hub.