Czech Business Today
Volume XVI, 1-2017
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25th Anniversary the Single Market Marked by Return to Protectionism
Unjustified national restrictions that have a disruptive impact on the transport sector cause fragmentation and harm… continue reading »
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Green Light for CETA
Mid-February, after months of uncertainty over the outcome of negotiations, the European Parliament gave its green… continue reading »
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What to Expect from E-Card?
The new Services e-Card presented by the European Commission in its Services Package on 10th January could facilitate… continue reading »
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EESC CORNER: THE Future of Services Across Europe from the Employers’ Perspective
The adoption of the directive on the posting of workers for the provision of services in 1996 was a significant step… continue reading »
Flash news
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EC GIVES A GOOD NOTE TO THE CZECH ECONOMY
In its annual analysis of the economic and social situation of the Czech Republic, the Commission assessed the macroeconomic situation as the one without imbalances – economic growth remains robust, the unemployment rate is the lowest in the EU and inflation is of 2%. The Czech government made a significant progress in strengthening fiscal framework and attractiveness of teacher profession.
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On the contrary, the limited progress have been achieved in public procurements, in R&D expenditure governance, in the use of e-government services, tax simplification and pension and healthcare expenditure which pose a risk to the long-term sustainability of public finances. Still there is a good perspective. The public debt is under 40% and the real GDP growth is forecast to accelerate to 2.6 % in 2017.
