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Mazars CEE Tax Guide 2021: Taxes in Central and Eastern Europe fell as a result of the pandemic
The international auditing and consulting firm Mazars is publishing its ninth “CEE Tax Guide”, which offers businesses and investors a unique comparison of tax systems in 21 countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The publication, in which Germany, Austria, Russia and Ukraine are also represented in addition to the Visegrad countries, the south European and the Baltic states, mainly monitors labour costs, indirect taxes, as well as various aspects of corporate taxation and transfer pricing. According to the guide, the global pandemic triggered several changes to tax systems. The study also looks at long-term trends, because business corporation investment decisions are also based on an analysis of trends and changes in regional tax regimes.
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An alternative approach to resolving a potential competition law issue
The Office for the Protection of Competition (Office) recently applied an alternative solution to a potential competition issue related to vertical resale price agreements and customer restriction agreements. Although the Office discovered the existence of the agreements, it did not initiate administrative proceedings.
More Economical Engines, Hydrogen-powered Aircraft: Prague Airport Moves Towards Carbon Neutrality
Prague Airport wants to be carbon neutral by 2030 with the help of new technologies, more economical engines, sustainable fuels and hydrogen or electric propulsion of aircraft. Therefore, Prague Airport has joined the International Association of Airports’ (ACI) Net Zero initiative. ACI associates more than 200 airports committed to achieve Net Carbon Neutrality.
3D printing in education - curriculum resources
When teachers want to add 3D printing to the classroom, they need help with lesson plans. BE3D Academy provides teachers with 3D lessons that are rich in content, are easy to use and engage students with STEAM subjects. New lessons are now available.
BE3D Academy grows again with 5 more premium 3D lessons. This online resource now has more than 50 lessons available to schools using BE3D eDee as their 3D printing system. Each 3D lesson in BE3D Academy provides teachers lesson plans, worksheets, videos and other resources that do not require any professional development for teachers to use them in the classroom, or remotely, right away.
Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy
- Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
- The City Campus as Idea Factory
- Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
- Government as a Competitive Advantage, including Digitization
Advocacy Priorities for 2023
Technology, People, Infrastructure
Actions Recommended in Areas:
1. Establishing Policy Objectives for Research.
2. Research Investment and Cooperation. Big Bets (Key Technology Projects).
3. Establishing Databases for Tracking Public Policy Outcomes.
4. Public Procurement as an Innovation Tool.
5. Immigration of STEM Talents.
6. Digitization of Immigration.
7. Adult Reskilling and Upskilling.
8. Digitization of Land Use.
9. Infrastructure Development, including Technology Parks.
Read the documents in English and Czech.
Policy pipeline
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.
