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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1st April 2020 / Economic policy / Employment and Social Affairs

Measures approved by the Czech Government based on the proposal of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to help Czech employees and employers mitigate the consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic

As of March 31.

30th March 2020 / Economic policy / Employment and Social Affairs

Comments on government employment support and table comparing government net revenue between support programs and unemployment payment

The current plan to support employment will not prevent companies with significant loss of revenue from reducing employment. This is especially critical in Regime B, which applies to many companies with no or very little revenue due to needed government actions to contain the virus.

27th March 2020 / Economic policy / Employment and Social Affairs

Comment of the British Chamber of Commerce in the CR, French-Czech Chamber of Commerce in the CR, Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the CR and American Chamber of Commerce in the CR on „Program Antivirus"

The spread of the coronavirus has caused an economic crisis as both companies and individuals have decreased demand on a wide range of a product and service. This crisis has been exacerbated by government measures aimed at restricting the rapid growth of infection and loss of life.