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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19th November 2020 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

EU: Recovery fund in jeopardy?

Talks about the multi-annual budget for the EU, including the historic recovery fund, are going down to the wire, putting the recovery potential for the eurozone periphery at risk

13th November 2020 / Economic policy / Business and Industry

expats.cz: LEADER TALKS: AmCham executive director Weston Stacey on Trump, COVID, and Czech-US trade tensions

What does the future hold for US business interests in the Czech Republic and is the government doing its part to restart?

11th November 2020 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Czech industry in recovery mode in September

Industrial production grew by 4% in September but was down 1.5% year-on-year after an average 5% contraction during the summer months, mainly driven by car production. This solid recovery might not last long due to the renewed Covid wave in the Europe. Since the beginning of the year, industry has fallen by 10.9%