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European and UK business call for strengthened EU–UK cooperation
Ten years after Brexit and five years since the conclusion of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, barriers persist that continue to weigh on investment, growth, and co
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OECD: Global Economy Under Pressure – Geopolitics, Energy and Impacts on Czechia
According to the OECD, the Czech economy is currently experiencing slowing but still relatively stable growth. Domestic demand supports the economy, but foreign trade has a negative impact.
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Maciej Witucki to succeed Fredrik Persson as President of BusinessEurope
During its meeting in Dublin, the Council of Presidents of BusinessEurope unanimously elected Maciej Witucki to succeed Fredrik Persson from 1 July 2026.
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Critical raw materials: a new test for the resilience of business and politics
The Business at OECD (BIAC) working group, together with the U.S. USCIB, presented the priority document “Critical Minerals, Critical Partnerships”.
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Powering Europe’s Security: Industry and Defence Leaders Meet in Ostrava
Ostrava hosted the Defence Tech Innovation 2026 conference, a strategic platform bringing together industry, research organisations, government and academia.
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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.
New adjustments to US tariffs
The USA issued provisions offering an import adjustment offset for the automotive sector and avoiding cumulation of certain tariffs.