Daily summary of the economy in the Czech Republic: STV Group and Poličské strojírny, Tatra Trucks and STV Invest, Česká zbrojovka, Eurostat (02 July 2025)

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Overview of the latest economic events in the Czech Republic

The Czech economy recorded encouraging signs in public finances and industrial investment in early July. State budget reported a deficit of CZK 152.4 billion for the first half of 2025, an improvement of more than CZK 26 billion year-on-year. Ministry of Finance described the result as the best since the covid-19 pandemic, although it remains the sixth deepest deficit since the establishment of the independent Czech Republic. This development points to the progressive consolidation of public spending, which is one of the main objectives of the current government's budgetary policy. The positive economic sentiment has been followed by strategic investments by companies, especially in the defence and transport sectors.

Ministry of Finance published a draft budget for 2025 with a reduced deficit of CZK 230 billion, declaring continued fiscal responsibility.

Foreign investment

The key news in the area of investments is the announcement by the company STV Group, which is planning a large-scale development project on the site Poličské strojírny. The aim is to create a fully self-sufficient artillery ammunition production chain. The investment of five billion crowns will cover not only the production itself, but also the development of individual components and possible delaboration. The project is crucial to the Czech Republic's security strategy and will create up to 1 000 new jobs. At the same time, the company is expanding its presence in the military equipment sector, not only domestically but also in international contracts. This move represents a significant boost to regional employment and technological growth.

The parent company of STV Group, i.e. STV Invest, while acquiring a strategic 17.5% stake in the carmaker Tatra Trucks, strengthening its position in the defence and cargo technology sector. Czech Armaments has been awarded a contract to repair Dana howitzers for the Czech army, which contributes to the modernisation of military equipment.

Significant events outside the Czech Republic with global impact

Eurostat confirmed June inflation in the euro area at 2 %, which will have an impact on monetary policy and the investment decisions of banks and corporates across Europe. Compared to May's 1.9 %, it is evident that food and services prices in particular are rising, while energy prices continue to fall. These developments come at a time when the European Central Bank is balancing between inflation targets and supporting economic growth.

In Germany, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche announced a reduction in the warning level for the country's gas supply. For the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the warning is back to level one, indicating a stabilisation of the situation in the European energy market.

Germany has announced the abolition of the gas transit fee for neighbouring countries as of next year, which will directly affect Czech companies operating in the energy sector.

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