The Czech government is considering the sale of the Pardubice-based company Explosia, a state manufacturer of explosives and ammunition known primarily for producing the plastic explosive Semtex. The possible sale was announced on Friday by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš after visiting the company. According to his statement, France, through its president Emmanuel Macron, has expressed interest in acquiring the company. The Prime Minister also mentioned that the potential proceeds from the sale could be very high. forum24.cz ↗ zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗
Explosia has long been a key entity in the Czech defense industry. The sale of the state enterprise is a significant step that would have relevant ties to the security and economic interests of the Czech Republic. Babiš made his statement during an official visit to the manufacturer, underscoring the seriousness of the government's approach to this matter. idnes.cz ↗ SITA ↗
Meanwhile, further contacts are taking place between French and Czech institutions in the area of investment and economic cooperation. While the future of Explosia is being decided in the Czech Republic, significant economic steps are being prepared in France. French President Macron announced additional investments of 1.55 billion euros in the quantum technology and semiconductor sector. These measures are part of the France 2030 program and are intended to strengthen French competitiveness in the field of advanced technologies. irozhlas.cz ↗ aktuality.sk ↗
Czech Republic considers selling explosives manufacturer Explosia, France expresses interest
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O pardubickou Explosii je zájem. Babiš mluví o možném prodeji
e15.cz
| 14:09 22.05.
Babiš připustil možnost prodeje státního podniku Explosia. Zájem má mít Francie
forum24.cz
| 13:52 22.05.
Český premiér Babiš pripustil predaj výrobcu Semtexu, záujem má aj Francúzsko
SITA
| 14:41 22.05.
Stát uvažuje podle Babiše o prodeji Explosie, výnos by mohl být velmi vysoký
zpravy.aktualne.cz
| 14:09 22.05.
Stát uvažuje o prodeji Explosie, řekl Babiš. Zájem už projevila Francie
denik.cz
| 13:55 22.05.
Uvažujeme o prodeji Explosie, řekl Babiš
novinky.cz
| 13:30 22.05.
Stát uvažuje o prodeji Explosie, řekl Babiš. Prý se na ni poptával Macron
irozhlas.cz
| 14:35 22.05.
Zvažujeme prodat výrobce výbušnin Explosia, zájem má Francie, řekl Babiš
idnes.cz
| 13:35 22.05.
Macron už kandidovať nemôže, Attal vstupuje do hry. Najmladší expremiér chce viesť centristov v boji o Elyzejský palác
aktuality.sk
| 14:45 22.05.
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