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29th March 2018 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


CMS European M&A Study: Sellers take centre stage as European M&A deal value surges in 2017

  • European M&A witnessed a bumper year in 2017 compared to 2016, whilst global M&A activity fell by 3% in value and 1% in volume.
  • Sellers were more successful in shifting risk to buyers in private company M&A than at any time in the last decade
  • Stark differences in seller/buyer risk allocation remain embedded in the US and European deal structures for private company M&A

29th March 2018 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Commercial Zones Are Changing Their Character

One of the commercial spaces of 21st century is Ponávka in Brno

29th March 2018 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Are we about to witness the end of the systemic bias defense?

A phenomenon known as "systemic bias of administration", which has long been the subject of discussions, is headed for a solution: a proposed amendment to the Administrative Code wants to abolish the possibility to invoke the defense of systemic bias, with the goal to make the decision-making process of administrative authorities faster and more efficient.

28th March 2018 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Deloitte Legal 2018 exclusive study: A global look at dismissal costs and issues

This complicated global regulatory landscape is challenging for multinational enterprises on many levels. The fourth edition of the International Dismissal Survey examines dismissal legislation and provides in-house legal and HR leaders with dismissal cost projections from an employer's perspective across 45 countries. Leveraging this survey data will help company leaders to estimate potential costs, anticipate pitfalls, and make informed hiring decisions. These comprehensive structural insights will help guide your decision-making during the headcount planning process.

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.

 

 

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