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Elevated inflation weighs on Czech household consumption
According to the refined estimate, Czech GDP grew by 0.9% qoq in 4Q21. This is fully in line with the earlier preliminary estimate. In year-on-year terms, economic growth accelerated from 3.5% in 3Q to 3.6% in 4Q. However, compared to the pre-crisis fourth quarter of 2019, the level of economic activity was still 1.9% lower.
Updated help guide for Ukrainians from neighbouring countries PL/SK/HU/RO/CZ
Fact Sheet crisis in Ukraine: Help for Ukrainians from neighbouring countries PL/SK/HU/RO/CZ – ground checkpoints (3. 3. 2022)
The Russian version is here: Обновленное справочное руководство для украинцев по получению помощи от соседних стран PL/SK/HU/RO/ | bnt attorneys in CEE
Situation in CZ in Ukrainian: Інформація для громадян України – біженців в Чехії | bnt attorneys in CEE
Current conditions for entry into the Czech Republic and subsequent residence for citizens of Ukraine
Due to the current events in Ukraine, we have prepared a brief overview of important information about the legal residence of Ukrainian citizens in the Czech Republic. You will learn what you need to do in case you would like to help someone or employ them in the Czech Republic.
Legal Update - February 2022
- Amendment to the Electronic Communications Act in the field of telemarketing
- Support for small and medium-sized businesses in the field of intellectual property rights in 2022
Pomozte Ukrajině! / Help the Ukraine!
Transparentní účet: 184567/0300 / Transparent account: 184567/0300
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.
Read the documents in English and Czech.
Policy pipeline
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.