Competitiveness

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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9th February 2021 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment

Planned hydrogen projects outnumber current projects across Europe as demand for clean energy increases

Future hydrogen projects almost double current operational projects in Europe Private investment in hydrogen projects will be vital in building back a greener economy

8th February 2021 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

Third call to apply for COVID – Rent support

The COVID - Rent programme, partly compensating for rent-related expenses for selected retail outlets and facilities providing services, will open for the third time. The third call directly follows the previous call. Moreover, the deadline for submitting applications within the second call has been extended until 4 February 2021. The third call has been open since 5 February 2021 and will continue until 8 April 2021.

5th February 2021 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance

Deloitte CFO Survey 2021: CFOs more optimistic than at the start of the pandemic but cautious

After a year of living in the pandemic crisis, CFOs in the Czech Republic are cautiously optimistic in their outlook for the future. According to the 12th edition of the Deloitte CFO Survey 2021, 48% respondents are more optimistic about their company’s financial prospects, which is 38 percentage points more than in the spring of 2020 at the time of the first pandemic wave, and 17 percentage points more than before its outbreak.