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The Coronavirus lock-down: are electronic signatures a possible solution under Czech law?
The Czech Republic counts as one of the most radical countries in the European Union when it comes to restrictions on social contacts put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Initially, the set of measures introduced mainly restricted private life, including instruction in schools, social gatherings, cultural and sports events, and personal travel. In the beginning of the last week, however, another set of restrictions has been introduced which is having a much more significant impact on businesses.
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Coronavirus: First aid measures in Czech insolvency law
On 31 March 2020, the government of the Czech Republic approved a bill on certain measures to mitigate the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus outbreak (also referred to colloquially as "Lex Covid"). On 1 April 2020, the bill was tabled in the House of Representatives as Bill 807.
Impact of Coronavirus related measures on employers in the Czech Republic
Employers are facing many challenges due to the coronavirus spread. Unlike other European countries that have endeavoured to relax their legislation on redundancies, the Czech Republic is among those countries whose government has been calling on the employers to maintain jobs and has been taking measures to support the economy (e.g., no-interest loans to businesses, tax suspension, compensation provided to employers for compensatory wages paid by them, etc.).
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.
