Czech Business Today
Volume XV, 2-2016
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Social dumping – a barrier to a single market
The European Parliament is preparing its own-initiative report on social dumping in the EU. The Employment Committee is… continue reading »
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New transatlantic data flow framework – the Privacy Shield
At the beginning of February, the European Commission and the United States agreed on a new framework for transatlantic… continue reading »
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CEBRE founders met Czech members of the European Parliament
Social dumping in transport, Single Market Strategy for Goods and Services and development of the digital single market… continue reading »
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EESC Corner: EU budget and effort for its improved performance
The topic of EU Budget performance and result orientation has recently become a very strong and visible issue and one… continue reading »
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MEPs CORNER
“Considering the different GDP levels between Eastern and Central Europe and Western Europe, it is important at this… continue reading »
CEBRE calendar
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March 14th – 17th, 2016
Mission of Czech and Slovak Energy companies to the EU (Brussels)
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March 15th, 2016
Presentation on business opportunities in the Czech Republic (Ghent)
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March 31st, 2016
Debate on Anti-Tax avoidance Package (Prague)
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April 4th, 2016
Debate on Access to online digital content (Prague)
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April 4th, 2016
Debate on Seals of Excellence (Brussels)
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April 19th, 2016
Debate on Services Passport (Brussels)
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May 17th, 2016
Debate on Services Passport (Prague)
Flash news
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Czech businesses interested in Juncker's investment plan
High interest in Juncker’s plan was recorded at a high-level conference “Investment Plan for Europe – a tool for strengthening economic growth” on 22nd February in Prague. The aim was to inform about investment opportunities for Czech businesses in this flag initiative of the Commission.
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4,000 new Czech entrepreneurs
According to the Czech Social Security Administration, the number of entrepreneurs in the Czech Republic rose by 4,000 last year. There were 976,000 self-employed registered, with the highest density in Prague and in the Central Bohemia Region.
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Czech employment growth rate highest since 1993
The Czech employment growth rate reached a record 71 % in January 2016, making it the highest rate since 1993. However, businesses lack skilled workforce as 108,000 vacancies are still available.
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Favourable Czech country report 2016
The European Commission has issued its 2016 Country Reports as part of the European Semester. The report acknowledges strong economic rebound and good labour market situation. However, inadequacies can be found in the field of the taxation system and public administration.
