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Economic Policy: Introduction of third VAT rate and expected reduction down to two tax rates again in 2016
On Wednesday 17th September the Chamber of Deputies decided in second reading about introduction of third VAT rate at the level of 10 %. Eventually they sent act to the third reading where it should be accepted and sent to the Senate. As it was previously mentioned the third tax rate should be appli...
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Google+Competitiveness: New Technology Center Opened in Czech Republic
World leading electron microscope manufacturer FEI based in Hillsboro (OR) in the USA has opened its new tech center in Brno in Černovická terasa industrial estate. Its new technology center is with its 27,000 sq. meters covered the largest technology plant built in the Czech Republic in 2014. FEI i...
Politics: European Parliament ratifies Association Agreement with Ukraine
During what was called a historical session by its President, the European Parliament approved on 16 September the Association Agreement with Ukraine. This complex political and economic agreement was the trigger of the events in Eastern Ukraine and the MEPs, together with their Ukrainian colleagues...
Economic Policy: Czech Natural Gas Reserves
On Tuesday 9th September Minister of Industry and Commerce Jan Mládek visited natural gas reservoir in Háje near Příbram. This reservoir belongs to RWE company that owns 92 % of total natural gas storage capacity in the Czech republic. Minister was pleased to hear that the reservoir of natural gas a...
Politics: New Juncker Commission made public
The President-elect of the European Commission published last Wednesday (10 September) the distribution of the Commission portfolios among the 27 Commissioner-nominees. Also, he presented a new way of working of the European Commission, better suited for today´s challenges the EU is facing. The main...
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.
