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Economic Policy:CNB Governor Singer: Czech economy has come out of recession
The Czech economy has come out of the crisis. The Czech unemployment rate fell to 6.4% in May, compared with 6.7% in April, according to the data published by the Czech Statistical Office yesterday, and the trend should continue. The Czech National Bank Governor Miroslav Singer expects the unemplo...
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Google+Competitiveness:EurActiv.cz:EU's Personal Data Protection Reform:Sanctions may mean an end to Czech businesses
The EU Member States started to discuss the EU‘s Personal Data Protection Reform in 2012. Since then the original proposal has undergone several changes, as each Member State had their own priorities. Next week the Council of the EU should finally decide on a common position. The Czech Republic su...
Politics: EU Commissioner for Trade C.Malmström's speech on TTIP in Prague
On 5 June 2015 EU's Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström spoke about TTIP at a citizens' dialogue meeting held at the Charles University. The Commissioner outlined the economic benefits of the TTIP, benefits from a better-functioning government, and the strategic benefit of a strengthened alli...
Politics: EP socialists change sides on TTIP again
What looked as merely a formality is likely to become a political drama. On 28 May, the conservatives and the socialists in the EP, the two largest groups of the EU parliament having an overwhelming majority, made a last-minute compromise deal on a debated TTIP report. Although the report itself i...
Politics: TTIP passes crucial test in EP
Last Thursday, MEPs in the International Trade Committee voted on a report on TTIP. Although the report is not binding for the Commission, which negotiates with the US on behalf of the EU, it is an important indication for the EU executive – the EP will have to pass the final deal. After lengthy d...
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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In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.
