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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Spotlight issue

27th November 2020 / Economic policy / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Czech Republic the Country for the Future: AmCham Exchange on How to Transform Into an Innovative Economy

On November 26, Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček outlined his vision for the Czech Republic to be presented in the long term as the added value oriented country. Deputy Minister Petr Očko confirmed priorities in the area of digitization, investment in 5G, support to AI, and startups - all within the framework of EU legislation currently in the pipeline.

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?