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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24th January 2014 / Economic policy / Tax & Finance

Economic Policy: U.S. to change its R&D tax code

U.S. Treasury Department finalizes the changes to R&D tax code. U.S. tax code reform broadens the spectrum of research that deserves federal subsidies. Due to new code Boeing, Lockheed Martin and many smaller firms could reap hundreds of millions of dollars in fresh savings. Further, new tax ben...

16th January 2014 / Economic policy /

Economic Policy: European Council conclusions

The European Council welcomed the progress made towards establishing the banking union. Partnerships for growth, jobs and competitiveness The European Council invited the President of the European Council, in cooperation with the President of the European Commission, to continue work on a system o...

4th January 2014 / Economic policy /

Economic Policy: Obama says Congress should restore unemployment benefits

President Obama urged Congress to restore an emergency program providing up to 47 weeks of supplemental payments to the long-term unemployed first thing in a new year. Unemployment benefits, which act as lifeline for 1.3 million jobless workers expired last month after Congress did not include an ex...