Czech Republic
Buba views on Eurozone enlargement upset hopefuls
The Bundesbank's bid to make joining the Eurozone tougher for eager east European applicants has upset candidates but analysts said it will be politically impossible to make the demand stick.
Czech govt recognises Tuma as c.bank head-for now
The Czech government agreed on Monday to recognise last week's appointment of Zdenek Tuma as the country's central bank governor for the time being, easing tensions over the naming by President Vaclav Havel last week.
Lawyers dispute over PM's decision on new CNB head
The possibility that the appointment of the new Cezch central bank governor must be blessed by the prime minister has given rise to disputes among experts, who are not able to reach agreement on whether the counter-signature of a cabinet member is…
CNB dispute may damage central bank's independence
The Czech government on Wednesday refused to approve the president's appointment of Zdenek Tuma as governor of the Czech National Bank, escalating a dispute that could damage the stability and independence of the central bank, The Financial Times writes…
Czech pres officially appoints Tuma bank governor
Czech President Vaclav Havel Wednesday officially appointed Zdenek Tuma as the new governor of the Czech National Bank at a ceremony at the presidential summer palace.
New Czech central banker says sees no big changes
Incoming Czech central bank governor Zdenek Tuma does not expect to make any big changes when he takes over the CNB this week, the daily Mlada Fronta reported.
New Czech central bank head faces political row
Czech President Vaclav Havel chose Zdenek Tuma as the country's new central bank governor on Friday, setting up a showdown between Tuma and the government over future interest rate policy.
CNB board makes no policy change at meeting
The Czech central bank (CNB) said on Thursday its regular governing board meeting had ended and no monetary policy decisions had been taken.
Zdenek Tuma likely to become new CNB chief
Zdenek Tuma will become the head of the Czech National Bank, according to information published in today's daily press, replacing Josef Tosovsky who moves to the BIS Financial Stability Institute as of December 1.
Tosovsky at the Financial Stability Institute
Josef Tosovsky, Governor of the Czech National Bank, has announced that he is leaving the central bank to head the Financial Stability Institute at the Bank for International Setlements.
IMF concerns over Czech National Bank independence
In its Article 4 consultation with the Czech Republic, the IMF expressed concerns over the changes to the CNB's legislation.