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Competitiveness: EC spring economic forecast brings good news
On 5 May, the European Commission published its spring economic forecast. According to the document, the European Union should continue to recover from recession in a stable manner. For 2014, the EC expects growth of 1.6% and 2.0% in 2015. The eurozone will face a lower growth of 1.2% and 1.7% respe...
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Google+Economic Policy: Russia to fight EU-US sanctions with Chinese money
Russia decided to lift unofficial limits for Chinese investment as Kremlin tries to fight off impact of economic sanctions from the U.S. and EU. However, limits would be installed around significant gold, platinum-group metals, diamond mining and high-technology projects. Russian government will als...
Competitiveness: “Green Card” ends, now it’s “Employee Card”
President Miloš Zeman signed an amendment to a bill that regulates the policy regarding foreigners. Foreigners that come to Czech Republic to work here will no longer receive so called “Green Card” and they will receive “Employee Card” instead. This change means that those who are coming to legally ...
Competitiveness: Russia sues EU before WTO
On 30 April, Russia announced that it will file a formal complaint before the WTO against the EU. This will be Russia´s second complaint since the 2012 WTO entry. Russia is dissatisfied with the EU´s Third Energy Package adopted in 2009. One of its elements is the so-called ownership unbundling – a ...
Competitiveness: New Civil Code open for comments by May 9
New Civil Code is open for comments from companies and relevant experts in order to assess the desirability of amendment of new Civil Code. Ministry of Justice would like to propose minimalistic amendment, correcting imprefections, which make new Civil Code less user-friendly. Deadline for sending...
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.
