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

14th January 2020 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


EY: Renewable power is only part of the solution to meet net-zero targets

The electrification of transport and heat, hydrogen power and smart grid infrastructure are all essential investment areas Matching capital with capacity requires new investment models China retains top position on renewables index despite slowdown To meet net-zero targets, investment is needed not just in renewable generation, but also in the electrification of transport and heat, hydrogen power and smart grid infrastructure, according to the 54th EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI).
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9th January 2020 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


The end of the year was in a rush in the field of investment in commercial real estate and confirmed both the dominance of Prague and Czech investors

The volume of investment in commercial property in Prague approached 80% of all Czech transactions last year. Even though they reached a total volume of €1.2 billion. The end of the year was relatively hectic. For example German investment company Deka Immobilien sold the Lighthouse Towers administrative complex in Prague's Holešovice to Czech firm Star Capital Investments just a few days before the arrival of the new year. According to CBRE, the world leader in commercial real estate services, there were more than twenty running negotiations in the last calendar month that will be closed during this year. Transaction volume in commercial real estate in 2020 will reach in the Czech Republic €3 billion. And office buildings will be once again the most demanded.  
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic