Across the World: Czech Republic
China Daily | Updated: 2009-01-01 07:13
New EU presidency
The Czechs will take over the bloc's six-month rotating presidency today from EU heavyweight France, whose dynamic President Nicolas Sarkozy has taken vigorous action on tackling Europe's economic woes.
The Czech Republic will face the task of implementing a $258 billion European economic stimulus package approved by EU leaders under the French presidency.
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