Czech Business Today
Volume XII, 6-2013
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New Climate and Energy Targets Must Be Feasible
By the end of the year, the European Commission is to submit a proposal for a 2030 framework for climate and energy… continue reading »
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The Czech Republic Could Lose Billions in EU Funds
The Czech Republic seems to have a problem that might cost several billions of Euros in the European Union funding. At… continue reading »
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Is Ukraine Heading East or West?
It has been five years since the European Union started negotiating with Ukraine on Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade… continue reading »
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Will the Private Sector Become the Engine of the Development?
Everything indicates that the Millennium Development Goals set up to contribute considerably to the decrease of poverty… continue reading »
CEBRE calendar
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7th – 9th October 2013
CEBRE consultations with Czech companies (Brno)
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9th October 2013
Debate on “EU FTAs in North America and their impact” (Brno)
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9th October 2013
Debate on “Public procurements in development aid” (Brno)
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22nd October 2013
Debate on “Regulated professions” (Prague)
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12 November 2013
Debate on “Fast track to Innovation” (Brussels)
Flash news
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First official EU visit of president Zeman
During his two-day visit, Czech President Miloš Zeman met with President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and other EU leaders. The main topics discussed were the use of EU funds, the tobacco products directive and the Czech Republic – Canada visa policy.
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The Czechs support direct election of the president of the European commission
According to the Eurobarometer survey regarding the 2014 European elections in May, the majority of Czechs is in favor of the President of the European Commission being elected directly. Furthermore, 50% of respondents in the Czech Republic confirmed their participation in the upcoming European elections.
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Business mission within East Invest project
Czech companies, Members of the Czech Chamber of Commerce, participated in the European-Azerbaijani Investment Conference held in Baku in September. This European Business Forum was organized in the framework of East Invest project administered by EUROCHAMBRES.
