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Eurostat: 4% of Czech population aged 80 and over in 2016
The growing share of elderly people in the EU (from 4.1% in 2006 to 5.4% in 2016) means that, in 2016, one in every 20 persons living in the EU was aged 80 and over, recent Eurostat data shows. In the Czech Republic, there were 4% of population aged 80 and over in 2016, the fourth lowest share among the EU member states.
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Czech Kiwi.com wins Deloitte 2017 CEE 50 Technology Fast
First place in the 2017 Deloitte 50 Technology Fast ranking went to the Czech search engine - Kiwi.com, whose impressive growth rate of 7165% eclipsed 1534% it recorded in 2016 in the Rising Stars category.
Czech Statistical Office: Out of 7,539 candidates in upcoming election 58 age 21
According to an article (in Czech) by Radio Zet on the political participation of young Czechs, recent statistical data published by the Czech Statistical Office showed that in the upcoming elections to the Chamber of Deputies (to be held on October 20-21 2017), the average age of a candidate for the Chamber seat is 46.4 years.
Coalition for Democratic Renewal officially launched within the annual Forum 2000 Conference
The Coalition for Democratic Renewal (CDR) was officially launched in Prague, Czech Republic, on October 10, 2017, within the framework of the annual Forum 2000 Conference. Data on political participation of young Czechs inside.
Radio Zet interview with Bird & Bird Partner V.Chloupek: Is it reasonable to fear GDPR?
On 25 May 2018 GDPR, general regulation on the protection of personal data, a new regulation from the European Commission, will come into effect. It will unify the legal protection of personal data across Europe. What will change for businesses?
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.
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Policy pipeline
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.
