Our Activities
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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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EU and Australia Forge Prosperous Trade Partnership
The greatest benefits are expected in the automotive industry—where passenger cars account for more than one-third of Czech exports—as well as in engineering, ICT, and telecommunications technologies.
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USA Introduces Temporary Import Duty Following Supreme Court Ruling Amid Uncertain Outlook
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that tariffs imposed on the basis of the IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) are unlawful.
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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.
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
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.
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