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here, but the problem is how to get them

to us quickly. That is where the change

needs to be made. Then there is that

fact that people have to just get used to

doing something else and prepare for

new training as needed. We also need

to reach those people who have some

sort of handicap and integrate them into

the labour market.

example, when it comes to migration

policy, the government has had a clear

handout from us for over a year, but has

not yet found the political courage to

push it through. This is something that

must change.

The Confederation of Industry is

a partner of the government and also

Let us now return to the MoravianSilesian region which is historically

an industrial region and one that is

undergoing significant transformation.

What is the role of the Confederation

with the unions in the tripartite. How

could this partnership be made more

effectively?

First of all, we need to improve

communication with each other which

can be challenging during the time

of the government’s tax package.

It has disrupted the social dialogue

but we have been able to negotiate

and to keep the dialogue going.

A calm political climate is extremely

important for investors. However,

that dialogue has to produce results,

as it is not just a conversation. For

of the Industry in the Moravian-Silesian

region?

It’s still one of the most industrial regions in

the whole European Union. We’ve come

a long way in effective transformation,

but we still have a lot to sort out. For

example, energy resources for the two

main steelworks, new technologies such

as green transformations, significant

investments for heating changes and

digitalisation. We can do all of that

in the region then we would be very

successful. If we manage to transform

Karviná and Bruntál, I am convinced that

we will be one of the most successful

industrial regions in all of Europe.

You are a very busy person and we know

you are also a sportsman, a musician,

a composer and that you enjoy the

theatre. For our last question, how do

you still find the time to pursue your

interests, or has that become more

difficult for you?

Well, when I look at my diary, I feel like I’m

on level 30 of a puzzle where the calendar

keeps getting harder to put together.

However, I manage to keep my weekends

open for my family and for my hobbies.

When I travel, I like to listen to audiobooks

of various genres, from the lighter ones

to the more technical ones, for example

what the economic future of the region

will be.

Thank you for the interview and I wish you

every success.

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