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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14th April 2020 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Inflation will be more volatile but should decline

In March, inflation decelerated. Mainly, the prices of fuel were lower while the increase of food prices and tobacco was lower than we expected.

3rd April 2020 / Economic policy / Employment and Social Affairs

Program Antivirus: Handbook for Employers

The Program “Antivirus” (Regimes A and B) is aiming at protecting jobs and decreasing negative impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, providing financial compensation of employment costs to avoid layoffs.

2nd April 2020 / Economic policy / Employment and Social Affairs

Covid-19: Antivirus Employment Retention Program for March

The government has approved the Antivirus program to compensate employers’ salary costs from March 12 until the end of April (for now).