CEBRE calendar

  • May 13th, 2014

    Debate on “Labour Market Flexibility” (Prague)

  • June 23rd, 2014

    Debate on “CSRs for the Czech Republic”(Prague)

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  • President Herman Van Rompuy visited Prague

    On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of entering the EU, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy visited Prague. During his stay he spoke about the 2004 EU enlargement and met with Prime Minister Sobotka and President Zeman. Despite signs of recovery, he pointed out high unemployment and the need to ensure sound public finances.

  • The 5th anniversary of Eastern partnership

    High Level Meeting on Eastern Partnership and its achievements during the last 5 years took place in Prague on 24th April. On behalf of the Commission ́s President Barroso, Commissioner Füle highlighted the importance of the Eastern Partnership and the role of the Czech Republic in its creation.

  • Scepticism of the Czech government towards card payment fee caps

    On 3rd April, MEPs voted for uniform capping of credit card fees at a maximum rate of 0.3 % of the transaction value in order to reduce costs and therefore prices for card users. The Czech Government, nevertheless, remains skeptical.