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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26th August 2021 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Industry is growing, but missing components are putting on the brakes

Industrial production increased month-on-month, although missing components led to a further decline in car production. The decline in exports and the growth of imports unexpectedly dragged the foreign trade balance into a deficit in June. The construction industry stagnated month-on-month, and its production thus remained in solid growth year-on-year.

12th August 2021 / Economic policy / Business and Industry

White & Case advises Avast on US$9.2 billion Merger with NortonLifeLock

Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Avast plc, the FTSE 100 global leader in digital security and privacy, on its merger with NortonLifeLock Inc, which is being structured as a takeover of Avast by NortonLifeLock.

10th August 2021 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

New programme period: one trillion Czech crowns and simpler procedures for applicants

At the end of June, the Czech Ministry for Regional Development held a conference entitled “Green and Digital Czechia? But What About People…”, at which it presented the main goals and investment opportunities encompassed within the EU funds for the following programme period of 2021–2027.