Czech Business Today
Volume XIII, 2-2014
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How To Improve EU Policy – Making Process for the Next Five Years?
Smart regulation and cutting red tape is a top priority for businesses. The policy-making process is a constant… continue reading »
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New Agricultural Rules: Fairer and Greener, But With Lower Funding for Farmers
After three years of intensive negotiations between the European Parliament and EU Member States, the reform of the… continue reading »
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New Czech Government Changes Its Course Towards EU Affairs
The new Czech government, established in January, seems to be more EU orientated than the previous one. According to… continue reading »
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EESC Corner: The Liberal Professions – An Important Part of the European Economy and Society
The EESC adopted the own initiative opinion on Liberal Professions at its 496th Plenary Session on 26th February 2014… continue reading »
Flash news
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GDP in the Czech Republic rose by 1.6 %
According to Eurostat figures for the final quarter of 2013, Czech economy grew by 1.6 %. Together with Romania, the Czech Republic recorded the strongest growth among EU28.
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Commission has approved regional aid map 2014–2020 for the Czech Republic
At the beginning of February, the European Commission approved the plan of state aid for regional development between 2014 and 2020 for the Czech Republic. The regional aid map reflects new regional aid rules backed by the Commission in June 2013. In compliance with these guidelines, regional investment aid will apply to 88.10 % of Czech population.
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European Commissioner Connie Hedegaard visited Prague
On 26th February, the Committee on EU Affairs of the Czech Senate welcomed EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard who presented proposed goals within EU energy and climate framework 2030 and called for an urgent action in this matter in order to stop global climate changes.
