AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGovernment: Parliament overrode President Petr Pavel’s veto to pass a civil-service reform, making it easier to dismiss state employees. The law takes effect in November; critics warn it could expose the administration to political pressure. Economy: Czech inflation rose to 2.5% in September, driven partly by fuel and rent costs. EU Funds: The European Commission has warned it could suspend payments or impose financial corrections over Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s alleged conflict of interest involving Agrofert. Business: Defence group CSG bought a 9.5% stake in Canadian space company MDA for $434 million, expanding its reach beyond defence. Sport: Scotland beat Czechia 3–2 to seal a 5–2 aggregate win in their Women’s World Cup playoff, ending the Czech side’s qualifying bid. Environment: Czechia collected 17.8 kilograms of electronic waste per person in 2024, the EU’s second-highest rate, Eurostat reported.
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