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EU Council Decision Approving the EU–Mercosur Agreement Marks a Major Milestone
The agreement will provide European companies with new opportunities in a region of strategic importance and contribute to strengthening rules-based trade with like-minded partners.
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How Diversified Is Czech Export? New Study Brings Key Findings and Recommendations
Czech exports are still oriented toward the EU. This provides Czech companies with a stable environment but also creates dependence on a few main destination countries.
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Analysis: A 90% emissions cut would spell the end for parts of Czech industry
Companies would be forced to leapfrog three to four innovation cycles in their development, weakening the competitiveness of their output, all while they already pay significantly more for electricity
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Joint Call by European Businesses for the Swift Ratification of the EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement
The agreement with Mercosur represents a key opportunity for Europe.
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B9+ calls on EU policymakers and D9+ countries to work closely with business
The statement focuses on three key priorities: strengthening Europe’s digital competitiveness, simplifying and harmonising the regulatory framework, and accelerating AI innovation and adoption.
The EU Proposal for New Own Resources Threatens Competitiveness
In many aspects, the Confederation welcomes the policy directions included in the MFF package. Nevertheless, at the same time we are worried about the new own resources proposal and have serious conce
The World's Biggest Free Trade Zone in the Hands of the Member States
In September 2025, the European Commission has transmitted the EU-Mercosur trade agreement to the Council. We urge all Member States to seize this golden opportunity.
Industry Associations of the CEEI: EU Regulation Levels Are Unsustainable
Industry Associations of the Central and Eastern European Initiative Call for Bold Deregulation in Europe to Boost Innovation, Investment, and Entrepreneurship
European Industry Calls for More Practical AI Standards
The Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic has joined 20 other European business associations and startups in signing a joint statement addressed to the European Commission and the AI Office.
Recommendations from the North East Flank Group on EU Resilience and Defence
The business communities of six nations are calling for urgent, unified action.
European Businesses Advocate for a Stronger, Barrier-Free Transatlantic Partnership
The Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic contributed to BusinessEurope’s position paper on the positive future of transatlantic relations.
Confederation of Industry on Digital Standards
The Confederation of Industry highlights the critical role of digital standardization for Europe's technological future and global competitiveness.