Employers expect Czech economy to grow by 2–3 pct in 2026

Czech employers expect the economy to grow by between two and three percent in 2026, with inflation remaining below 2.5 percent. The Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic forecasts GDP growth of 2.3 percent, driven not only by household consumption but increasingly by business investment. The Confederation of Industry also expects moderate growth, warning of weaker foreign demand, especially from the EU. Business groups cite high energy costs, excessive regulation and a lack of skilled workers as the main obstacles. Small and medium-sized firms are slightly more optimistic, predicting growth of up to three percent.