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The transition to industry 4.0 and the development of the digital economy will require significant investments from companies in modernizing their production. ECSEL Joint Undertaking, part of the HORIZON 2020 programme, can help companies with the funding. The ways how… continue reading »
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September 29, 2017
Support to aviation sector: ESIF and Horizon 2020 are different but complementary
Financing of research, development and innovation in the new EU programming period after 2020 will be definitely affected by Brexit and new challenges. Better synergies of EU programmes have to be created with EU funding allocated at national level. Those… continue reading »
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September 25, 2017
EU Consumer legislation fit for purpose but cosmetic changes are needed
The Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the EU hosted the seminar „Fit for shopping?“ on future EU Consumer legislation on 25th September. The event was organised together with CEBRE – Czech Business Representation to the EU in Brussels and… continue reading »
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March 27, 2017
Social aspects of the road package divide Europe
Brussels, 27th March 2017 – Illegal practices in transport sector pushed some Member States to apply minimum wage on international transport operations and burdensome administrative requirements on transport operators. “We need to find a suitable solution which will avoid frauds and illegal practices… continue reading »
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April 20, 2016
Services passport must lead to true simplification
20th April 2016, Brussels: Services account for a major part of EU GDP. However, a vast majority of them is provided in domestic markets. The growth potential of cross-border provision of services is huge, but there are significant obstacles that… continue reading »
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Brussels, 6 April 2016: High-quality proposals from innovative Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises not funded within Horizon 2020 SME instrument available call budget have additional chances to be funded. The action concerns, for this initial ‘pilot’ phase, only proposals applying for… continue reading »
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Brussels, June 2nd, 2015: On the 19th of May 2015, the European Commission launched an infringement procedure against Germany concerning the introduction of the Minimum Wage Act to the transport sector. Previously, the step of the German government was heavily criticized both… continue reading »
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November 15, 2013
Fast Track for Innovation still needs to find its way
Brussels, November 12, 2013: During the negotiations on Horizon 2020 programme, the European Parliament ensured that a novel instrument called “Fast Track to Innovation” (FTI) will be introduced. This scheme, which should be tested in form of pilots, will involve open calls with… continue reading »
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November 30, 2012
Pre-Commercial Procurement: Cost-efficient way of innovations
Brussels, 27th November 2012: Pre-commercial procurement (PCP) is an instrument that can bring innovative solutions on the market and secure its deployment while saving a significant amount of public money. Introduced by the EU as a pilot initiative on ICT under… continue reading »
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CEBRE – Czech Business Representation to the EU celebrates this year the 10th anniversary of its existence in Brussels lobby arena. Apart from the celebratory evening held at the premises of Prague House, CEBRE also organized a business breakfast with Czech… continue reading »
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April 27, 2012
Financial engineering in future EU programmes
Financial instruments proposed by the European Commission in the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2014–2020 (MFF) will help to facilitate business access to finance. Almost €1.4 billion within COSME and €3.8 billion within HORIZON 2020 are dedicated to financial engineering which will take… continue reading »
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Simplification and modernization of Professional Qualifications Directive 2005/36/EC, setting the rules for mutual recognition of professional qualifications, can hand in hand with European Professional Card enhance mobility of professionals in Europe. The Single Market, although its formal achievement two decades… continue reading »
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September 23, 2011
EU funds: Beware of re-allocations for old Member States and missing national support systems!
The Czech Republic has implemented many interesting projects thanks to the EU funds and this money contributed to development of its regions and transport infrastructure. On the other hand, EU funding has almost erased national support system which has been… continue reading »
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The European Commission published the White Paper on Transport in March 2011, document that includes proposals to modernize and decarbonize transport sector in order to create a competitive and sustainable transport system and to create a genuine Single European Transport… continue reading »
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Speakers and participants of the debate on the Commission’s Single Market Act agreed that the proposal has to have balanced approach, clear prioritization and clear support of European institutions, the Member States and stakeholders in order to deliver tangible outcomes… continue reading »
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November 12, 2010
Will 2011 be a Good Year for International Trade and for Doha?!
EU trade is an engine for global growth. It contributes to creation of sustainable jobs and has a real impact on the day to day lives of people and businesses. The European Union is the biggest global player in international… continue reading »
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November 4, 2010
Single Market can’t develop further without mutual efforts of both, PA and businesses
Over 80 representatives of European institutions, Member States, European businesses and businesses associations agreed that Single Market can be strengthened only through proper implementation of the Services Directive and through continuous efforts to implement the Single Market Act measures. Nine… continue reading »
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October 11, 2010
When will you buy an electric car?
In April the European Union set out an ambitious Strategy on clean and energy efficient vehicles. The Strategy builds on existing ongoing measures and sets out medium to long-term actions. Its aim is to reduce the negative impact of road… continue reading »
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More clarity and high quality of the Consumer Rights Directive is needed, agreed representatives of the European Parliament, European business and consumer associations and Czech Permanent Representation on 11 November. There should be no hurry. It is worth to dedicate… continue reading »
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October 1, 2009
Late Payments: Being paid on time should become the norm!
Almost 67 days is an average late payment in Europe in commercial transactions with public administration worsening in the light of economic crisis. Business representatives, national and EU officials discussed with Madame Barbara WEILER, Member of European Parliament’s IMCO Committee,… continue reading »
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June 19, 2009
Economic Recovery Plans Assessment
Economic perspectives of the EU are the worst in the post-war era. According to Commission’s spring forecast, GDP growth is to contract by 4 % in 2009 and the unemployment rate may increase to 11 % in 2010. EU countries are taking extensive measures… continue reading »
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April 29, 2009
Businesses challenge the EU institutions to take ownership of a more systematic and unified approach to impact assessments
BUSINESSEUROPE, EUROCHAMBRES and UEAPME united yesterday to call on the European Commission, Parliament and Council for greater transparency and significant improvements in the analysis of costs, benefits and the systematic evaluation of impacts on business, especially SMEs, in EU law-making. With… continue reading »
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High level panel discussed the impact of transitional periods applied to free movement of workers by some Member States during round table “Free movement of workers – fundamental right of European citizens” concluding that such restrictions are of political rather… continue reading »
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March 19, 2009
CEBRE Debate in Prague “After 5 years of enlarged Europe we cannot divide into old and new members!”
Czech accession to the EU is evaluated very positively by Czech entrepreneurs. – They particularly value the benefits of the Internal Market, easier access to foreign markets and better macroeconomic stability. Furthermore, participants of the CEBRE debate about EU enlargement… continue reading »
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February 12, 2009
Prompt implementation of SBA is necessary!
The European Commission supports SMEs and promotes the “think small first” principle. SMEs should greatly benefit from the latest proposal – Small Business Act for Europe. But how can a non-binding document with a set of 10 guidelines boost European… continue reading »
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The liberalization of international trade is a part of the solution to economic crisis. Protectionist measures, on the contrary, can worsen the crisis and create more barriers to world trade. Therefore, it is necessary to continue the removal of technical… continue reading »
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January 29, 2009
To deal with the crisis, Presidency should combine efforts on Internal as well as Global Market
Czech Presidency promotes “Europe without barriers” and plans to focus on persisting barriers to the internal market. Employers and entrepreneurs always welcome such priorities. But to what extend are barriers on the internal market still the most burning issue for businesses… continue reading »
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January 23, 2009
Banks need guarantees to grant affordable credits!
Only appropriate measures taken according to the local needs and via established structures (structural funds, EIB loans and EU programmes) can ease the access of SMEs to liquidity. SMEs access to finance is a part of broader problem but also… continue reading »
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December 3, 2008
Czech Presidency: Strong support to business confidence?
Czech Presidency claims to focus on removing barriers on the internal market. Business sector always supports such efforts. Nonetheless, how realistic such Presidency aim is? What exactly are the remaining barriers? Incoming Czech presidency requested two studies – one to… continue reading »
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Number of MEPs discussed during CEBRE Policy Cafe titled “Full auctioning of emission allowances for energy sector – end of fossil fuel power plants – EU ETS after 2012” with representatives of Czech and European business the impacts of proposed full auctioning… continue reading »
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November 7, 2008
CEBRE Business Breakfast on the EU Greening Transport
In order to make the transport sector more environmentally friendly, the European Commission has developed a strategy to ensure that prices better reflect the real costs of transport to society. In July, the European Commission proposed the review of the… continue reading »
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November 6, 2008
“Let’s try it out!” Say MEPs and businesses about Blue Cards
Definition of qualified employees and conditions of minimum wage are limiting the potential of EU Blue Cards. In any case it is an initiative that has to be supported and properly promoted. MEPs from Employment and Social Affairs Committee and… continue reading »
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Opinions of the MEPs and representatives of the business sector discussed European SME policy and the process of implementation of a Small Business Act for Europe (SBA) into the legal framework of the EU. Moreover, the impact of the ongoing financial… continue reading »
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More than 40 representatives of Czech companies, entrepreneurs associations, schools, universities and NGOs participated on a mid July in a panel discussion on European Commission‘s call for proposal “EURASMUS for young entrepreneurs”. They agreed the pilot project is an initiative worth full… continue reading »