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Politics: FAC adopts further sanctions against Russia
Foreign Ministers of the EU28 met on 22 July at a Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels. The Council expressed its deep saddness over the tragic loss of so many lives in the MH17 catastrophy in Eastern Ukraine. The Council also added its voice to the international community´s call for a quick ...
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After its meeting on 21st July the Czech government presented its candidate for European Commissioner. After long negotiations government eventually agreed on the name of present Minister of Regional Development Věra Jourová, who was nominated by ANO after it dropped its candidate Pavel Telička. Her...
Economic policy: U.S. significantly enlarge sanctions against Russia, including Rosneft
U.S. Treasury department announced new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine. These will apply to Russian State Duma Deputy Speaker Sergei Neverov, Federal Security Service Colonel General Sergei Beseda, Minister for Crimean Affairs Oleg Savelyev, Russian presidential aide Igor Shchegolev, and a lea...
Politics: Juncker elected Commission President by the MEPs
Jean-Claude Juncker is the next Commission President. After designation by the political groups and formal nomination by the European Council, he was elected to the post with 422 votes in a secret ballot in the European Parliament. Mr Juncker will assume his post in November. The 422 votes in the ba...
Economic Policy: Czech government approved operational programmes
On its meeting on Monday 14th July Czech government approved 2 remaining remaining operational programmes “Business and Innovation for Competitiveness” and “Technical Help.” Czech Republic can use up to EUR 22 bn (CZK 600 bn) through all 9 operational programmes. The programmes are to be sent to Bru...
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.
