Czech Business Today
Volume IX, 6-2010
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When will you buy an electric car?
In April 2010, the Commission set out an ambitious strategy on clean and energy efficient vehicles. The strategy… continue reading »
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Does the EU consider SMEs´ interests?
The 20 million SMEs in the EU represent 99% of all businesses, and are key drivers of economic growth, innovation and… continue reading »
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European Parliament of Enterprises 2010
On 14 October businesses from all over Europe gathered in the Hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels to… continue reading »
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ENERGIZING EUROPE:3rd Czech Energy Day was a Success!
On 5th October 2010 CEZ Group, in cooperation with the Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the EU… continue reading »
CEBRE calendar
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4th November:
Conference on „Implementation of the Services Directive” organised by CEBRE and Czech Permanent Representation (Brussels)
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11th November:
Debate on Trade Policy as an essential part of the Europe 2020 Strategy organised by CEBRE and Czech Permanent Representation (Brussels)
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24th November:
Sectoral Seminar on “Water supply and wastewater treatment in EU external aid programmes” (www.sectorsemiars.eu) (Brussels)
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26th October till 18th November:
Exhibition by Markéta Muláčková (Czech Centre Brussels)
Flash news
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Czech road-toll to rise by 25% in 2011
From the beginning of 2011 the road tolls on Czech highways and roads will increase by a quarter. The Ministry of Transport stated that the price would increase by about five CZK per kilometer. The increase will apply to all roads and all categories of carriers. In the Czech Republic, the toll is being paid by small trucks (from 3.5 to 12 tonnes) and big trucks (over 12 tonnes).
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Tight belts for Czechs next year
The Czech government has approved its budget and agreed that the public deficit should not be higher than 4.6 % of the Czech GDP (3.5% in 2012 and 2.9% in 2013). The government agreed to set up a so-called “flood tax” and decrease several benefits for taxpayers. It will also decrease salaries of state representatives and of public officials as well as judges by 5%.
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Protection of personal data
Czech SMEs are asking for higher level of privacy protection as it currently fails to cover the latest technological developments. The system of notification process for the processing of personal data should be streamlined through electronic processes and single points of contact.
