CzechTrade and support for export of Czech Companies to Germany

The aim of this bachelor thesis is to explore the trade relationship between Czech firms and the support they are receiving from the state, particularly focusing on the trade with Germany as it is the most lucrative destination for the Czech export. Firstly, the thesis will analyse the foreign trade of the Czech Republic in relation to Germany from the historical perspective as well as the wide range of products which are being exported, and then explain why the market there is so crucial for the Czech economy. Secondly, the focus will be held on the economic diplomacy and their practitioners with regards to international relations. Thirdly, the last part explores the governmental agenda set up for the trade support, aka CzechTrade, which directly encourages Czech firms and entrepreneurs to engage with the foreign trade as well as to explore their options on developing their businesses abroad; focusing mainly on the representation of CzechTrade on the German market. To conclude this study, a questionnaire of the Czech firms and their personal experiences with the German market and CzechTrade will be presented at the end to express their input on this matter