Czech Business Today
CONFEDERATION OF EMPLOYERS‘ AND ENTREPRENEURS’ ASSOCIATIONS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC – REVIEW OF THE CZECH PRESIDENCY
“Last year the Czech presidency of the Council of Europe was another test of cohesion among EU Member States, as well as our society, government, ministries, employers and trade union organisations, citizens, and NGOs. It was a presidency determined by the consequences of the covid pandemic, but mainly by the war in Ukraine and the related economic and energy impacts on our whole society and, in turn, on the EU countries. The member organisations of the KZPS of the Czech Republic were kept informed of all activities and actively participated in them according to their sectoral focus and possibilities. The European conclusions and decisions have been and are being reflected in increased cooperation not only between the governments of the member countries but all ministries and employers’ and business organisations. It can be said that cooperation has gained momentum and improved. On the other hand, we would like to see a return to calmer, more normal waters after the years of pandemic and now war. Nevertheless, the Czech Republic has managed its task – the Presidency of the Council of Europe – very well and can be proud of it.”
Jan Wiesner, president, KZPS
