Czech Business Today
Volume XX, 7-2021
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Czech recovery plan brings investment opportunities for green and digital transition
The Czech Republic received the first CZK 23 billion in pre-financing from the National Recovery Plan (NRP) at the end… continue reading »
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A prosperous economy must be at the centre of CoFE recommendations
To create a new impetus to the democratic process in the EU, the European Commission launched the Conference of the… continue reading »
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COP26: Bigger commitments by EU trading partners expected by businesses
During the first two weeks of November, the COP26 UN Climate Conference took place in Glasgow with the aim of… continue reading »
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EESC CORNER: EU Member States need more flexibility in reaching EU climate goals
The energy efficiency is key to achieving full decarbonisation of the EU economy and society. It helps saving the… continue reading »
Flash news
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New programme to help cover high energy costs
The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the National Development Bank prepared a new programme focused on small and medium-sized enterprises that have to face unexpected costs due to the sharp increase in energy prices. The programme will provide SMEs with guarantees in order to receive favourable loans from commercial banks.
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Renewed support for companies affected by COVID
The Ministry of Industry and Trade renewed the COVID related compensation programmes for Czech companies and self-employed persons. The programmes COVID-2021 and COVID-Uncovered Costs will aim at businesses that recorded a decrease in turnover of at least 30% during the period from 1st November until 31st December 2021.
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V4 sees nuclear power necessary for the green transition
During the latest V4 countries meeting (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland) that took place in Hungary, the representatives signed a declaration supporting the use of nuclear power. V4 members consider it a necessary source of energy for achieving the green transition.
