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Politics: Greek presidency in the Council of the EU
In the first half of 2014, Greece will preside over the Council. For Athens it is the fifth Council presidency. The official launch took place on 8 January in Athens and a presentation of the aims and priorities of the presidency to the European Parliament took place on 15 January during the Strassb...
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Tens of thousands of pro-EU demonstrators gathered in Kiev's Independence Square to protest against the laws, which were passed on Thursday and that prohibit public protests. New legislation includes fines or jail for breaches of law. Anti-government protesters and riot police in Ukraine have clashe...
Economic Policy: European Council conclusions
The European Council welcomed the progress made towards establishing the banking union. Partnerships for growth, jobs and competitiveness The European Council invited the President of the European Council, in cooperation with the President of the European Commission, to continue work on a system o...
Politics: Russia to lend $14 billion for Hungarian nuclear plant
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced a deal with Russian President Putin during a state visit to Moscow. Russia will provide credit of up to $13.7 billion to Hungary to fund the construction of two new blocks at its nuclear power plant. Thus, Orban scrapped earlier plans to invite bids fo...
Good Governance: The Government submitted the Bill on Cyber-security to the Chamber of Deputies
On 8 January, the Government passed the Bill on Cyber-security (zákon o kybernetické bezpečnosti) that was consequently submitted to the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill reflects current trends of security threats in this branch. It also reacts on EU-documents under which the corresponding Bill should ...
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.
