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Coronavirus - questions and answers about contracts and regulation
In connection with the spread of Covid-19, the Czech government has announced extensive crisis measures with a major impact on the performance of all business activities nationwide.
Below we provide answers to frequently asked questions, especially in the area of contracts and regulation. Employment law and related issues are dealt with in more detail in our Practical Guide for Employers.
Updated on 14 April 2020, 11 a.m. We continue to monitor the situation closely.
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EU Commission exempts imports of medical equipment from non-EU countries from customs and VAT
The European Commission temporarily exempts imports of medical equipment from non-EU countries from customs duties and VAT. This was decided on April 3, 2020 by applications from the EU member states and the United Kingdom.
Racing to Develop a Potential COVID-19 Vaccine with Unprecedented Partnership
The current global scale of the COVID-19 pandemic requires nothing short of a fast-moving and nimble international effort to thwart it.
Boston Scientific Provides Update on COVID-19 Impact and Response Efforts
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges upon the global community and the many healthcare providers who are caring for patients. During this time of concern and disruption, Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has taken important actions to reduce the spread of the virus in local communities and support global relief efforts, while implementing business continuity plans. Today the company is providing an update on the actions it has taken and a preliminary estimated revenue growth range for the first quarter 2020.
Iceland Provides a Picture of the Early Spread of COVID-19 in a Population with a Cohesive Public Health Response
Study combines the most intensive targeted testing and general screening of any population to date with comprehensive sequencing of the virus from all identified cases, to trace its mutation and spread
Results underscore the effectiveness and necessity of aggressive testing, isolation of cases and physical distancing, as well as the urgency of more testing to contain the virus and disease
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.
