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3rd April 2023 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Foreign Investments Control in CEE – Updated Practical Guide

Foreign Investments Control in CEE – Updated Practical Guide
❔ Who is considered a foreign investor?
❔ Which investments are subject to control?
❔ What are the sanctions for non-compliance?

30th March 2023 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Dealmaking in CEE remained resilient in 2022 despite unprecedented regional and global headwinds

Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, today releases a new report, in association with Mergermarket, which reveals that dealmakers in the CEE region have adapted rapidly to the tougher environment that emerged in 2022.

29th March 2023 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Legislative changes in the field of renewable energy sources

On 24 January 2023, a new law called LEX OZE I. (Act No. 19/2023 Coll.) entered into force. The goal of this law is to remove obstacles and speed up the construction of renewable energy sources ("RES").

29th March 2023 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Consumer law amendment

In January 2023, there was a significant amendment to consumer law, which on the one hand expanded the rights of consumers, and on the other hand introduced a number of new obligations for retailers.

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.

Policy pipeline

In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.

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