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.

Spotlight issue

20th July 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


AmCham Weekend Getaways: Where to go, what to do, what to eat and where to stay on your family holiday

Tips on interesting places to visit, delectable places to eat, and the finest rooms to spend the night in region.
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15th July 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Prague Airport Survey: Three Quarters of Czechs Using Air Transport Wish to Travel Abroad Within Two Months at the Latest

If it was possible, 78% of Czechs who have travelled by air at least once in the last two years would like to travel to their favourite foreign destination within two months at the latest, based on the findings of a survey conducted for Prague Airport by the Median agency. At the beginning of June, the survey was conducted on a representative sample of 1,549 respondents over the age of eighteen who had travelled abroad by air at least once in the last 24 months. The survey also showed that 71% of respondents will use air transport to travel abroad as often as or even more than before the current crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19.
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15th July 2020 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Practical experience with applications under COVID – Rent programme

On 26 June 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) launched the COVID – Rent programme. Applications should be accepted until 30 September 2020. Persons carrying out retail or performing services may apply for the compensation of rent for April to June 2020 up to 50%, or 80% where the lessor is a public institution.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic