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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1st June 2020 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

2020 European Semester: European Commission Recommendations for Czechia

According to the European Commission, the current crisis has shown the need for crisis preparedness plans in the health sector, which include in particular improved purchasing strategies, diversified supply chains and strategic reserves of essential supplies. They are key elements for developing broader crisis preparedness plans.

27th May 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Information for Passengers Subject to Measures Applied by the Czech Government

CZECH GOVERNMENT DECREE EFFECTIVE 11 May 2020*: - A ban on entering the territory of the Czech Republic for all arriving foreigners (tourists) except for foreigners with temporary or permanent residency in the Czech Republic. EU citizens may also enter the territory of the Czech Republic according the published conditions for the purpose of economic activity or university studies.*

27th May 2020 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

CBRE launches CEE & SEE Working from home survey Top 5 findings: Employees miss the human aspects of their regular offices

During the COVID-19 lockdown, CBRE, leader in the real estate consultancy market, has conducted a large-scale study about working from home experience by asking a total of 1,200 employees in Czech Republic, the CEE and SEE regions. What the respondents miss most are the communication with colleagues, the clear separation between work and leisure time and seeing otherswork around them, as indicates the CEE & SEE Working Home Survey launched by CBRE Research.