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MDR Regulation effect is being deferred by a year
The effect of the Regulation on Medical Devices (EU 2017/745, MDR) has been deferred to 26th May 2021 – this change gives the member states as well as the EU bodies time to focus on overcoming the coronavirus pandemic and allows for the finalisation of implementation provisions related to the MDR taking effect.
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Updated 2020 Workforce Report
Our 2020 Workforce Report covers general data on the size, age, participation levels, education, and general employment data of the Czech workforce. This updated edition brings general data on regional workforce and 2019 wage trends at the national level. More detailed reports on regional workforce and wages will follow.
The economy is bottoming, while the CNB will cut rates
In May, the macroeconomic data will unveil the economy in a free fall and bottoming in April. The economy will probably start to expand again; however, the level of output is very low and there are many obstacles for future growth. Therefore, the CNB will probably cut interest rates further, Komerční banka says.
Government approves measure decreasing support for existing photovoltaic power plants
At a press conference on April 27, 2020, the Minister of Industry and Trade announced that along with a contract with the semi-state-owned ČEZ on building new blocks for the Dukovany nuclear power plant, the government had also approved a bill amending the act on supported resources including a measure decreasing support for existing photovoltaic power plants (FVE).
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.
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Policy pipeline
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.
