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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18th July 2018 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Eurozone wages broadly flat despite declining unemployment rates

PwC analysis suggests that Eurozone wages are becoming more unresponsive to lower unemployment rates – similar to the US and the UK Analysis also finds European Central Bank (ECB) and new EU member states have helped to contribute to this trend

18th July 2018 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

HN: Brno has a recipe for affordable housing

In development locations, Brno plans to build roads and deploy gas or electricity distribution networks before developers begin with construction works on the site. In some cases, following the example of some metropolitan areas in the West, Brno could provide plots to developers, Hospodarske noviny daily informs.

17th July 2018 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

EC Study on Broadband Coverage in Europe 2017

As of mid-2017, 98.4% of Czech homes were passed by at least one fixed broadband technology, slightly above the EU average of 97.4%. In rural areas, 95.1% rural households had access to fixed broadband services.