Czech Business Today
Volume XVII, 7-2018
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More than 700 entrepreneurs raised their voice in the Hemicycle
During the 5th edition of the European Parliament of Enterprises, held on 10th October 2018 in Brussels European… continue reading »
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MEPs Corner
"I was honoured to take part in the European Parliament of Enterprises, the largest event at EU level giving the floor… continue reading »
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Czech businesses don’t agree with proposal on transparent and predictable working conditions
The European Parliament is currently discussing a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the… continue reading »
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Czech businesses welcome EU-Vietnam agreements
In the middle of October, the European Commission adopted the EU-Vietnam trade and investments agreements that should… continue reading »
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EESC Corner: European Space Programme
Since the 1990s, the EU has been developing a space policy oriented towards independence from other space powers, in… continue reading »
Flash news
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A record number of Czechs believe in EU benefits
According to a recent Eurobarometer from September 2018, 64% of Czechs think that the Czech Republic benefits from the membership in the EU. The year before it was only 56% and this year’s result sets a new maximum for the Czech Republic.
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Pilot project on Reverse charge can cause additional costs and red tape
Members of the Confederation of Industry CR are afraid of negative effects of the pilot project on the introduction of a reverse charge mechanism. They argue that its temporary nature and uniqueness within the EU will create existence of 2 regimes. This might bring additional administrative burdens and extra costs.
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Serious candidate for Arcelor Mittal in Ostrava
Liberty House Group filed a binding bid for the acquisition of Arcelor Mittal in the Czech Republic, Romania, Macedonia and Italy. These four assets are part of the so-called compensation package that Arcelor Mittal had to submit to the European Commission in order to acquire the society Ilva. The offer of the Liberty House Group is the only offer that is now seriously underway.
