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

17th June 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Information for Passengers – travelling from/to the Czech Republic - June 2020

Many protective measures have been set up at Václav Havel Airport Prague in co-operation with public health authorities for several months. Departures and arrivals take place under strict hygienic conditions, which are to ensure the health and safety of passengers. All passengers and visitors must wear face masks in all areas of the airport, keep a safe distance from other people, wash their hands frequently and thoroughly and use hand sanitizers. Thank you for protecting yourselves and those around you. We recommend all passengers also check protective measures of their airline and confirm the current conditions for entering the country to which they are travelling from Prague.  
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17th June 2020 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth


Total stimulus for the COVID-19 crisis already triple that for the entire 2008–09 recession

Governments allocated $10 trillion for economic stimulus in just two months—and for some countries, their response as a percentage of GDP was nearly ten times what it was in the financial crisis of 2008–09.  
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16th June 2020 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


Can a low-carbon recovery agenda create jobs and help the economy?

In short, yes. One study showed that government spending on renewables creates 50 more jobs per $10 million invested than spending on fossil fuels.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic