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Dealmaking in CEE held up strongly in 2023 – a testament to the region’s maturity as an attractive M&A destination
- Against a backdrop of falling global M&A activity, dealmaking in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) held up relatively well
- The number of transactions in the region in 2023 equals 1,097
- The total value of M&A activity reaches €37.3bn
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2024 edition of Banking on the Cloud
We are excited to release the 2024 edition of Banking on the Cloud. This year we explore several trends—from maturing the customer experience to advancing ESG to modernizing finance and more. In this report we also highlight how banks are using generative AI in the activities of banking to transform and reimagine their customer interactions, as well as their internal processes. Download the report to start exploring trends and learn how banks are working with AWS to transform their business.
HR Legal Alert - November 2023
- Internal reporting systems also mandatory for smaller employers from 15 December 2023
- Foreign boarding fees for 2024
- Increase in the reduction thresholds for adjusting the daily assessment base for 2024
- Decree on fixing the amount of the lump – sum reimbursement of telework expenses for 2023
The Czech Republic ranks 15th out of 27 in the EU for quality of education and research
We also have the 5th lowest number of university students in the EU. The Nordic countries and the Netherlands are the most successful thanks to investment in education and innovation.
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.
