Czech Business Today
Volume XI, 6-2012
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Energy Efficiency Directive: Positive Effects on the Environment But Negative Impact on Czech Industry
Climate change is a topic that surrounds us on every day basis and EU policies are not exempt. On the contrary, there… continue reading »
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Access to Third Markets: India – Opportunity for Czech SMEs
In the World, there are not so many markets growing as quickly as the Indian one. Despite a small economic downturn… continue reading »
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8th EU-China Business Summit
Economic relations between the EU and China are one of the most significant in the world. While the EU is seeking… continue reading »
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General Data Protection – Position of the Czech Publishers Association
The Commission’s proposal for a General Data Protection Regulation of 25th January 2012 impacts various activities of… continue reading »
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EESC Corner: Single Market Act II
During its July plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee adopted, among others, its opinion on key… continue reading »
CEBRE calendar
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October 15th-21st, 2012:
Single Market week (EU)
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October 15th-21st, 2012:
The European SME Week 2012 (Brussels)
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October 18th, 2012:
European Council of Business (Brussels)
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October 30th, 2012:
CEBRE debate on FTA EU-Japan (Prague)
Flash news
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Galileo seats in Prague
The European Galileo Satellite Navigation Agency (GSA) moved from its provisional seat in Brussels to Prague. European Commission Vice-President in charge of Industry and Enterprise Antonio Tajani and Czech Minister of Transport Pavel Dobeš officially opened the new headquarters in Prague on September 6th.
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Limits to use of biofuels?
The European Commission examines whether to limit the use of biofuels in the future. New studies show that biofuels are less environmentally friendly than expected. Czech Biomass Association CZ Bion says that the Commission should rather toughen the criteria for the production and cultivation of crops.
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Support of robotics in EU
In the years 2007-2013, over 120 R&D projects in robotics has been co- financed by the EC. According to the last Eurobarometr survey, the Czechs asses the use of robots as an important part of their professional and personal life, however they fear robots will take over their jobs.
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Aid for Czech Airlines
After an in-depth investigation, the European Commission has concluded that restructuring aid amounting to approx €100 million granted to the Czech state-owned air carrier Czech Airlines is in line with EU state aid.
