The Czech Republic has managed to obtain 196 new investment projects worth CZK 108bn over 18 months of the government coalition. These projects are expected to generate more than 23,000 new jobs. This statement was made by Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka (ČSSD) at the assembly of the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic. The government plans to finance strategic investment actions as part of a pro-growth measure, he added. Funds will be released to support and complete industrial zones in the regions suffering from high unemployment. The cabinet also intends to grant direct support on the basis of the act on investment incentives.
Source: www.cianews.cz
