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This section reports on economic policy initiatives of the Czech government, the EU, and other entities that have a direct impact on the competitiveness of the country. It also includes information on economic priorities of the AmCham and other leading associations.

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29th May 2014 / Economic policy / Energy and Environment

Economic Policy: Commission proposes new EU Energy Security Strategy

On 28 May, the European Commission published its proposal for a new EU Energy Security Strategy. The EU imports 53% of its energy consumption, more specifically 90% of its oil, 40% of its nuclear fuel, but in the light of the recent developments in Ukraine perhaps most importantly, 66% of its gas. A...

29th April 2014 / Economic policy / Energy and Environment

Economic Policy: Czech CEZ will focus on acquisitions abroad

CEZ may be interested in buying some assets from Vattenfall AB in Germany, according to the chief of CEZ Daniel Benes. CEZ might be also interested in opportunities in Poland and especially in Slovakia, where the national utility Slovenske Elektrarne AS is owned by Enel SpA. The company recently cal...