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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3rd April 2014 / Economic policy /

Economic Policy: China plans to add more economic stimulus measures

The Chinese government announced new modest package of economic stimulus measures. China plans to extend tax breaks for small and very small enterprises through 2016, rapidly construct new 6,600 kilometers of rail lines, and build or renovate homes for 4.7 million people currently living in makeshif...

30th March 2014 / Economic policy / Tax & Finance

Economic Policy: EU economy needs to diversify its financing, EC says

On 27 March, the European Commission published its proposals concerning the “long-term financing” of the EU economy. According to Michel Barnier, Commissioner for the internal market, the EU needs to diversify its ways of financing and improve access to finances for the SMEs, which are the backbone ...

30th March 2014 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Economic Policy: Government approved the Fiscal Compact

At its last session on 24 March, the Government approved the accession of the Czech Republic to the Fiscal Compact (the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union). The Treaty, which was introduced in 2012, forms the underlying principle of current governance...