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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12th December 2014 / Economic policy / Trade and Investment

Economic Policy: EU finance ministers discuss investment, tax avoidance, FTT and more

Meeting on 9 December in Brussels, finance ministers of the EU held a session of the ECOFIN Council. The meeting´s agenda was very wide, starting with the recently announced €315 billion investment plan. Ministers heard the presentation of the project from EIB President. The EIB is at the core of th...

1st December 2014 / Economic policy / Trade and Investment

Economic Policy: Juncker presents his €315 billion investment plan

As promised during his confirmation speech in front of the European Parliament, Commission President Juncker presented last week his ambitious investment plan for Europe. The aim of the plan is to kick-start the economy beaten by years of crises at many levels and bring long-term growth. Mr Juncker ...

1st December 2014 / Economic policy / Legal Reform and Transparency

Economic Policy: Government approved Action Plan to Promote Economic Growth and Employment

On its meeting on 1st December Czech Government approved one of its key strategic documents summarizing both its legislative and non-legislative its commitments for the years 2014 and 2015. The document was prepared in cooperation with the representatives of employers and employees and it is designe...