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16th May 2023 / Good governance / Digital Agenda


Cyber Alert - May 2023

  • Cybersecurity according to NIS2
  • The NIS2 Directive and its effectiveness
  • National Cybersecurity – Next steps

16th May 2023 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Svarc system detection to be easier for the state

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs wants to fundamentally change the definition of illegal work. The length of work should no longer be relevant to conclude that a relationship is unlawful. The purpose of the change is to make work easier for inspection authorities when detecting the Svarc system. Although the ministry has received many comments to preserve the current status, they insist on keeping the new definition in the draft amendment to the Employment Act.

15th May 2023 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


TOP 10 commercial law cases of 2022

The commercial law team at Eversheds Sutherland in the Czech Republic has selected the TOP 10 case law decisions of 2022.

11th May 2023 / Politics / Elections


Grayling AcTrend Report on legislative changes across the CEE region in 2022

Eight CEE countries adopted 1,437 laws in 2022 – a 14% increase compared to pre-pandemic levels. On average, almost 50% of laws had a direct impact on businesses.

3rd May 2023 / Economic policy / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


AmCham Tourism Council: We need to know the real contribution of tourists to the economy

Tourism is a form of inverted export. Export sends products abroad so foreigners will spend money on them and create Czech national wealth. Tourism encourages foreigners to come here to spend their money and raise Czech national wealth. Tourism policy should focus on increasing the amount each visitor to Czechia spends.

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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