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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30th October 2023 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

AmChamIntel: Macro - Too high too long

The ECB’s Christine Lagarde described inflation as holding too high for too long. CNB vice-governor Eva Zamrazilová viewed Czech inflation similarly during our AmChamIntel talk. The CNB predicts a higher rate and the consolidation of public finance will bring inflation back to approximately 2% by Q3 2024.

16th October 2023 / Economic policy / Tax & Finance

AmCham Intel: AmCham members discussed the current and future tax policy with the Ministry of Finance

AmCham policy update and outlook with the Ministry of Finance representatives Stanislav Kouba, Director General, Section Tax and Custom and Zdeněk Hrdlička, Director, Department for International Tax Cooperation and Relations focused on the current business related issues.

27th September 2023 / Economic policy / Energy and Environment

AmCham Intel with Tomáš Pojar: Economic security is built on better technology, and being better at developing technology in Czech universities and company research laboratories

AmCham CZ debated how Czechia's place in the world has shifted, and how keeping it secure has evolved with Tomáš Pojar, the Czech National Security Advisor.