Czech Business Today
Volume XX, 4-2021
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Industrial strategy must increase competitiveness of European companies
On 5th May, the European Commission updated the 2020 industrial strategy in the light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic… continue reading »
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MEP Corner
“I welcome the updated industrial strategy. It is a step in the right direction, especially its focus on the internal… continue reading »
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Businesses support sustainability, but flexibility is needed
Recently, the European Parliament adopted two own initiative reports, one of them focused on sustainable corporate… continue reading »
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Europe always was and must remain open
In recent policy documents, the European Commission often reflects on the concept of open strategic autonomy. This is… continue reading »
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EESC CORNER: Social Summit in Porto – A wake up call to strengthen competitiveness
On 28th April 2021, The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) organized a debate with Nicolas Schmit… continue reading »
Flash news
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Czech recovery plan finalized
On 2nd June, the European Commission officially received the Czech Recovery Plan. The Czech government requested a total of € 7.1 billion in grants, with investments focusing on six main areas, namely digital transformation, green transition and physical infrastructure, education and the labour market, R&D and innovation, public administration and health.
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COVID Certificates issued in Czechia
The Czech Republic joined 6 other Member States that started issuing EU Digital COVID Certificates as of 1st June one month ahead of the official application of the regulation governing the certificate system. It will prove that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, tested negative, or recovered from an infection.
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All services are up and running
As of 31st May, all remaining services that were limited due to pandemic reasons are able to open again. Those are for example restaurants, swimming pools, saunas or music clubs, including indoor areas. Customers will need to have a COVID test or a certificate proving vaccination or immunity.
