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.

Spotlight issue

29th March 2021 / Economic policy / Trade and Investment


European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: EBRD to resume investing in Czech Republic following Covid-19 pandemic

EBRD to invest in Czech Republic again for the first time since 2008 Czech Republic among countries worst hit by coronavirus crisis in Europe EBRD to strengthen economic resilience and stimulate private-sector growth
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26th March 2021 / Economic policy / Elections


AmCham Letter to the Government on National Recovery Plan Priorities

We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Czech National Recovery plan. Our comments are based on our chamber’s purpose to support the growth of Czech and American economic relationship and our goal to make the Czech Republic a top ten economy in the EU. We will therefore focus on areas of the recovery plan in which American business can contribute and which will increase the country’s innovative potential (the primary source of economic growth). 
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26th March 2021 / Economic policy / Health Care


AmCham Letter to Health Minister Jan Blatny on Vaccination Policy

We write to provide comment on the vaccination policy from the perspective of businesses. Our aim is to end the pandemic with the lowest loss of life possible and to return the economy to operations unaffected by pandemic as soon as the suppression of the pandemic makes it possible. These comments are made in recognition of the difficult choices facing the government, and are intended to put the organizational resources of private companies to work in helping the government and society to overcome this crisis.  
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic