Czech Business Today
Volume XV, 1-2016
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Circular economy – opportunity for society
The transition from a linear model of consumption requires a total transformation of the economy and society. It helps… continue reading »
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Trade for all strategy: doors to the new markets?
New trade and investment strategy of the EU accents better access of the European companies to third markets. Czech… continue reading »
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New Delegate of Confederation of Industry to BUSINESSEUROPE
Jana Radová graduated from the University of Economics in Prague with a masters ́ degree in International Business and… continue reading »
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EESC Employers priorities 2015–2018
The EESC employers´ group has developed its new road map defining the priorities for the next future. Even if Europe is… continue reading »
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MEPs CORNER
“I expressed my first reaction to the new Circular Economy package in the EP plenary just a few hours after the… continue reading »
CEBRE calendar
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16th–17th February
CEBRE consultations with Czech companies (Prague)
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14th–17th March
Mission of Czech and Slovak Energy companies to the EU (Brussels)
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15th March
Presentation on business opportunities in the Czech Republic (Ghent)
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4th April
Debate on Access to online digital content (Prague)
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4th April
Debate on Seals of Excellence (Brussels)
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19th April
Debate on Services Passport (Brussels)
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17th May
Debate on Services passport (Prague)
Flash news
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Frederica Mogherini in Prague
The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Frederica Mogherini visited Prague on 11th January to discuss EU foreign and security policy with Czech Foreign Minister Lubomír Zaorálek. She welcomed the candidature of Edita Hrdá, Czech diplomat who became a new Managing Director for Americas in EEAS.
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SMEs in Czech Republic will obtain over €50 million from European Investment Fund
Komerční banka have signed an agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF) within COSME programme that will allow Komerční banka to support more than 2,300 SMEs and microbusinesses in the Czech Republic by €50 million of loans over the next three years.
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Central register of bank accounts
Czech Government approved a draft law on the Central register of bank accounts of natural and legal persons in order to fight against tax evasion. According to the Ministry of Finance, obtained information will help the financial authority to quickly respond on transfers of money obtained by fraud.
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Retail sales rose by 5.9 % last year
According to the Czech Statistical Office the retail sales in the Czech Republic rose by 5.9 % during last year, which is the fastest pace of growth since 2008. The fastest growing component of retail sale was automotive fuel that grew by 8 %, followed by non-food sales.
