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Politics: MEP Tomáš Zdechovský: EU needs ‘Taxparency’ solution to fight tax evasion
The LuxLeaks case reminded Europe that it needs to deal with tax evasion which costs the EU budget billions of euros. A group of lawyers and economists put forward the so-called ‘Taxparency’ solution and believe they can gather political support. “We have already presented it to Mr. Juncker, and he...
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Google+Economic Policy: Juncker presents his €315 billion investment plan
As promised during his confirmation speech in front of the European Parliament, Commission President Juncker presented last week his ambitious investment plan for Europe. The aim of the plan is to kick-start the economy beaten by years of crises at many levels and bring long-term growth. Mr Juncker ...
Economic Policy: Government approved Action Plan to Promote Economic Growth and Employment
On its meeting on 1st December Czech Government approved one of its key strategic documents summarizing both its legislative and non-legislative its commitments for the years 2014 and 2015. The document was prepared in cooperation with the representatives of employers and employees and it is designe...
Politics: Czech cooperation with Israel
On 25th November governments of the Czech Republic and of Israel held their second joint meeting in Jerusalem, Israel. Czech delegation was led by Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Science, Research and Innovations Pavel Bělobrádek, Minister of Def...
Politics: Foreign Affairs Council considers further sanctions against Russia
On 17 November, foreign minister of the EU held a session of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. The Council was presided by Federica Mogherini, the Union´s high representative for foreign affairs and Vice-President in the Juncker´s Commission. Ministers discussed the situation in Ukraine. Sinc...
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.
