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24th March 2020 / Politics / Business and Industry


COVID-19: Measures taken by European governments

What measures are taken by European governments to tackle the spread of hashtagCOVID and to keep our economies afloat? Read this daily update compiled by our Public Affairs network to stay on top of new developments.

24th March 2020 / Politics / Business and Industry


COVID-19: a multi country overview of supportive measures

The continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is forcing governments to take drastic measures to take back control over the human impact of COVID-19 and reduce the number of contaminations. There is no doubt that this pandemic is equally having a detrimental impact on the global economy. 

24th March 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Liberation package to alleviate economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic in the Czech Republic

The Czech Government will provide tax breaks in relation to the spread of the coronavirus diseas, which should help entrepreneurs to cope with the loss of income. e State will provide tax breaks in relation to the spread of the coronavirus contagion which should help entrepreneurs to cope with their loss of income.

24th March 2020 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Employment of Foreigners during the Pandemic: 19 Most Frequently Asked Questions

Employment of Foreigners during the Pandemic: 19 Most Frequently Asked Questions The current situation and crisis measures taken by the government fundamentally influence, among other things, the employment of foreigners. Employers and employees are thus faced with many new questions: How will they be affected by the closure of borders? How will immigration permits be submitted and approved? And how will the measures influence business trips? We have summed up the 19 most frequently asked questions and answers related to this topic that have appeared in our special webcast.

23rd March 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Crisis measures against coronavirus in Germany and their potential impact on Czech citizens and businesses

Due to the global pandemic of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19, Germany has taken decisive measures to protect its inhabitants. Germany is in a somewhat unique position mainly because of its internal organization, with some things (such as security and borders) falling under the competency of the federation, while others fall under the individual federal states (such as the school system).

Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy

  1. Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
  2. The City Campus as Idea Factory
  3. Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
  4. 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.

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