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3rd March 2022 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


5G technology for the development of innovative projects: T-Mobile has entered into a partnership with the Technical University of Liberec

On 24 February 2022, T-Mobile and the Technical University of Liberec concluded a memorandum of long-term cooperation. TUL thus becomes the third Czech university where T-Mobile is implementing its 5G Stand Alone private network solution. This will give students access to state-of-the-art technologies and a super-fast network, while companies will have the space to develop and implement solutions leading to faster digitalisation of the Czech industry.

 

3rd March 2022 / Good governance / Employment and Social Affairs


Ombudsman: how to improve treatment of EU workers

EU legislation aims to ensure that in member states, domestic workers and those from other EU countries are treated equally. A level-playing field is essential for free movement in the EU internal market. However, a recent survey by the Czech ombudsman showed that the Czech Republic has some gaps in providing equal conditions, especially when it comes to less qualified foreign workers.

3rd March 2022 / Economic policy / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


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.

2nd March 2022 / Good governance / Employment and Social Affairs


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.

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.

 

 

Read the documents in English and Czech.

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