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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16th February 2014 / Economic policy / Tax & Finance

Economic Policy: EC to go after corporate tax avoidance

During a Competition Forum in Brussels, Commissioner Joaquín Almunia said the Commission would investigate certain Member States´ corporate tax legislations. Some recent corporate tax laws modifications by Member States have led to legal tax avoidance by corporations. As corporations profit from the...

14th February 2014 / Economic policy /

Economic Policy: Obama pledged $1 billion in help to avert effects of climate change

President Obama announced creation of $1 billion “climate resilience fund” during a meeting with farmers and ranchers in Fresno, California on Friday. 91.6 per cent of California was experiencing severe or exceptional drought last week. New fund should help farmers prepare for the effects of climate...

7th February 2014 / Economic policy /

Economic Policy: U.S. is almost out of time to increase their debt limit

U.S. Department of Treasury is forced to resort to extraordinary accounting measures as temporary extension of the U.S. debt ceiling expired on Friday. The House of Representatives currently has only seven more legislative days scheduled through the end of February in which to pass an increase. The ...