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16th September 2013 / Economic policy / Tax & Finance


Economic Policy: Senate rejected changes in the system of taxation

The Senate rejected the Bill on Taxation Changes at its last session on 12 September. The Bill was proposed by the former governmental coalition with relation to the promulgated New Civil Code. The Bill aimed at unifying terminology of the New Civil Code as well as at some substantive changes of the...

16th September 2013 / Economic policy / Tax & Finance


Economic Policy: Senate rejected changes in the system of taxation

The Senate rejected the Bill on Taxation Changes at its last session on 12 September. The Bill was proposed by the former governmental coalition with relation to the promulgated New Civil Code. The Bill aimed at unifying terminology of the New Civil Code as well as at some substantive changes of the...

14th September 2013 / Politics /


Politics: U.S.-Russia deal on Syria faces obstacles

U.S. and Russia reached a deal on removal of Syrian chemical weapons. Damascus has to provide information about its chemical weapons and facilities within a week. Further, it has to enable full-length access to the facilities. Initial on-sight inspections have to be completed by November. Finally, e...

13th September 2013 / Politics /


Politics: EP´s Plenary Session - overview

The European Parliament met in Strassbourg from 9 till 12 September for its first plenary session after summer holidays Many crucial issues including youth unemployment, financial markets regulation or situation in Syria and Egypt were brought to attention of the European representatives in the cour...

5th September 2013 / Economic policy /


Economic Policy: Russia and China finally signed long awaited gas deal

Following years of unsuccessful negotiations Russia and China finally signed a string of economic agreements including another document paving the way for the long-awaited multi-billion dollar gas deal at St. Petersburg G20 summit. The conditions of the deal between Russian gas giant Gazprom and the...

Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy

  1. Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
  2. The City Campus as Idea Factory
  3. Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
  4. 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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