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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25th July 2014 / Economic policy /

Economic policy: London acts as an obstacle for tougher EU sanction against Russia

EU plans to issue new sanctions against Russia unless it ensures a full international investigation of the shooting down of the Malaysian Airlines flight last week and stops an "increasing flow of weapons, equipment and militants across the border" into Eastern Ukraine. New sanctions would apply to ...

18th July 2014 / Economic policy /

Economic policy: U.S. significantly enlarge sanctions against Russia, including Rosneft

U.S. Treasury department announced new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine. These will apply to Russian State Duma Deputy Speaker Sergei Neverov, Federal Security Service Colonel General Sergei Beseda, Minister for Crimean Affairs Oleg Savelyev, Russian presidential aide Igor Shchegolev, and a lea...

14th July 2014 / Economic policy / Business and Industry

Economic Policy: Czech government approved operational programmes

On its meeting on Monday 14th July Czech government approved 2 remaining remaining operational programmes “Business and Innovation for Competitiveness” and “Technical Help.” Czech Republic can use up to EUR 22 bn (CZK 600 bn) through all 9 operational programmes. The programmes are to be sent to Bru...