Czech Republic
EUROPEAN UNION: Council endorses convergence plans
The Council of Economic and Finance Ministers (ECOFIN) yesterday adopted decisions on the...
EUROPEAN UNION: CEE states vary on IT readiness
National competitiveness hinges on many factors in addition to IT. The bursting of the dot-com...
CZECH REPUBLIC: Defections will weaken Gross's positio
President Vaclav Klaus today held talks with new Social Democrat (CSSD) leader Stanislav Gross on...
Czech RepublicCZECH REPUBLIC: Spidla's departure creates uncertainty
Vladimir Spidla is to resign as prime minister tomorrow, after quitting as leader of the Social...
Czech RepublicCZECH REPUBLIC: Weak government likely as Spidla quits
Vladimir Spidla said on Saturday that he would resign as prime minister on Wednesday.
Czech RepublicCZECH REPUBLIC: Rate rise may reflect political fears
The central bank (CNB) surprised markets today with a 25 basis point rise in interest rates,...
Czech RepublicCZECH REPUBLIC: Spidla seems set to fall
Vladimir Spidla said yesterday that he would resign as prime minister if the central committee of...
Czech RepublicEUROPEAN UNION: Elections warn of CEE voter discontent
Czech Prime Minister Vladimir Spidla is reportedly set to call a vote of confidence in his...
