Czech Business Today
Volume XVII, 1-2018
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How will the EU screen the FDI?
The EU is one of the major places in the world that is very open and favourable to foreign direct investment. However… continue reading »
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Goods package largely welcome by businesses
Selling products in the EU should be easier. In December, the European Commission tabled two legislative proposals… continue reading »
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The day “D” for GDPR is approaching
From 25th May 2018 new data protection rules, the so-called General Data Protection Regulation will apply. Czech… continue reading »
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MEP CORNER
"Member States are fully competent to assess which foreign investments are beneficial to them and which are not, as… continue reading »
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EESC CORNER: Proposal for a directive on transparent and predictable working conditions broadens employers´ obligations
In November 2017, the Gothenburg Social Summit adopted the proclamation to the European Social Rights Pillar (EPSP)… continue reading »
Flash news
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Record in Czech exports
In 2017, compared with 2016, Czech exports increased by 5.6% and imports by 6.3%. The trade balance surplus in the national approach reached CZK 152.6 billion, which was a year-on-year decrease of CZK 11.1 billion.
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Czech GDP growth of 3.2% in 2018
In its Winter Economic Forecast for 2018, the European Commission expects the Czech GDP growth to moderate in 2018 and 2019 but to remain strong at 3.2% and 2.9%, respectively, underpinned by domestic demand.
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Czech Republic is ready to pay more
The Czech Republic is ready to discuss the increase in Member States’ contributions to the EU budget so as to fill the gap caused by Brexit. The final decision of the Czech Republic will depend on the new structure of EU budget expenditures after 2020.
