Czech Business Today
Volume XVIII, 3-2019
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Results of the EP elections – left wing debacle for Czechs
While the centre-right EPP group and the left S&D won the most seats in the May European elections, this is the… continue reading »
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Commission’s recommendations to Czechia
On 5th July, the European Commission issued its recommendation for a Council recommendation on the 2019 National Reform… continue reading »
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Will Instex be a solution to Iran sanctions?
At the end of 2018, the United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), an agreement with… continue reading »
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EESC Corner: Investment plan for Europe: stock-taking and next steps
In November 2018, the European Commission published its Communication on an Investment Plan for Europe: stock taking… continue reading »
Flash news
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28% CZECH PARTICIPATION IN EU ELECTIONS
The participation in the May EU elections was 28% in the Czech Republic. Compared to the last elections it was a significant increase, although it is still very low compared to EU average (50%).
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MORE UKRAINIANS COMING TO WORK TO CZECHIA
The government has decided to increase the annual quota for receiving applications for qualified employees from Ukraine to 40 thousand in order to address acute labour shortages.
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YOUNG CZECHS WILL LEARN TECHNICAL SKILLS
The Czech Republic is to make technical education more attractive with the introduction of a new subject, “Technical”, into primary schools, preparation of a dual education system for secondary technical schools and also introducing masters exams.
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EAFA IN PRAGUE AND MLADÁ BOLESLAV
From 20 to 21st May, a conference organized by the European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) and Czech Chamber of Commerce took place in Prague and Mladá Boleslav. The two-day conference focused on showcasing the benefits of technical disciplines to companies, schools and pupils.
