Olga Bědajanková, Executive Director of SATUM, on the cover of Priority Business & Government 3/2026.
Dear Readers,
We are pleased to introduce the newest edition of Priority magazine as the Czech economy reaches a significant turning point. The 2027 state budget proposal raises a vital question: will the government successfully reconcile fiscal consolidation with real corporate aid, or is it merely offloading debt onto the private sector? Within a specialised panel debate, Jan Rafaj of the Confederation of Industry and Transport and Zdeněk Zajíček from the Chamber of Commerce exchange their insights. A regional perspective comes from a conversation with the Governor of the Vysočina Region, while the Swedish Ambassador adds a global perspective.
This edition highlights the cornerstones of local manufacturing and innovative power solutions. Explore futuristic design concepts through ČEZ ESCO’s visualisations and the successes of industry giants like TEDOM, VOP CZ, Panattoni, and Renocar. Teplárny Brno and the SATUM brokerage showcase the reliability underlying both corporate and public life, with progress highlighted through initiatives linked to Olga Bědajanková. Finance Minister Alena Schillerová comments on the government’s strategy as reflected in the budget.
Nevertheless, our focus extends beyond mere figures. We offer insights from the University of Ostrava, an insider’s view of Veletrhy Brno (Trade Fairs Brno), the modern athletic facilities at Ostrava’s Vítkovice Arena, and the time-honoured artistry of the Granát Turnov cooperative. The edition wraps up with a cultural spotlight: we tour the Brno City Museum, showcase the impact of the St Wenceslas Music Festival led by Igor Františák, and delve into the literary expertise of translators like Anna Kareninová and Martin Hilský.
This edition is released as part of the International Engineering Fair in Brno, where the magazine partners with the Manager of the Year competition and co-hosts the Leaders Talk forum with inspiring managers. Our cooperation with the Czech Management Association remains both enduring and highly rewarding.
The Priority editors hope you find this issue truly stimulating.
Vít Ruprich
publisher
