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Economic Policy: ECOFIN Council discusses FTT, EU budget and more
cAt an ECOFIN Council meeting on 7 November in Brussels, the EU´s finance ministers discussed the anti-abuse amendment of the 2011 parent-subsidiary directive. This amendment is a step in the fight against tax evasion, it would ban abusive parent-subsidiary tax arrangements. As it touches taxation, ...
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Google+Politics: Germany will not sacrifice free movement of people, Merkel indicates
On Sunday 2 November, German media informed about Angela Merkel´s worries about the UK´s position towards EU free movement of people. UK´s PM David Cameron is under pressure at home to cope with the allegedly overwhelming numbers of incoming workforce from the EU. The pressure is exercised mainly by...
Politics: European Council decides on 2030 climate framework
On 23 and 24 October, EU heads of state and government met in Brussels to hold a meeting of the European Council. The principal point of the agenda was the 2030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework. Following months of tough negotiations, the leaders agreed on 4 targets to be achieved by 2030: at lea...
Politics: National Convent to intensify the debate on European questions
On Thursday 13th November first conference within the project of National Convent about EU is to take place. Among those who will participate and present their speeches within four conference panels will be for example Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Michaela Marksová, Minister for Regional Dev...
Competitiveness: President Miloš Zeman visits China
In the evening of Thursday 23rd October President Miloš Zeman began his official state visit to China being invited by Chinese President Xi Jinping. During his stay President Zeman attended Czech-Chinese Entrepreneurial Forum and West-Chinese International Fair in Chengdu. During his speeches and ne...
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.
