Czech Business Today
Volume XIV, 5-2015
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Commission recommendations aim correctly, but implementation is crucial
Better availability of childcare facilities and reduction of tax burden on labour for persons with low income could… continue reading »
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EU-Vietnam Agreement Reached
After more than two and half years of negotiations, the EU and Vietnam have reached an agreement on a free trade deal… continue reading »
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Social standards in transport need to be enforced according to EU laws and principles
On the 19th of May 2015, the European Commission launched an infringement procedure against Germany concerning the… continue reading »
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EESC CORNER: Building a Financial Ecosystem for Social Enterprises
The Luxembourg EU presidency highlights the fact that limited access to finance (particularly access to tailored… continue reading »
CEBRE calendar
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September 15th-16th, 2015
CEBRE consultations with companies (Brno)
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September 17th, 2015
Conference on Investment plan for Europe (Prague)
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September 21st, 2015
CEBRE debate on Digital contract (Prague)
Flash news
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Czech unemployment 2nd lowest in the EU
According to Eurostat, the Czech Republic recorded the 2nd lowest unemployment rate among the EU member states in June 2015 with 4.9 %. The only member state with better results was Germany (4.7 %).
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Czech banks are not in favour of single rules for all
New rules that would allow the use of creditors financial assets to save banks on the fall of bankruptcy were opposed by the Czech Banking Association. According to the association, national regulators should have the possibility to take into account specific conditions of the market, otherwise, it could lead to destabilization of certain bank sectors.
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“V4 Trust”, The Czech presidency of the V4
In July 2015, The Czech Republic took over the presidency in the Visegrad Group from Slovakia. Among the main priorities of the presidency belongs the fight against tax fraud, cooperation in defense or active fulfillment of the principle of solidarity in the EU. The slogan of the Czech presidency is “V4 Trust”.
