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 / Business and Industry

JLL names Amsterdam, Stuttgart and Prague as hotspots for highest office rental growth in next two years driven by lack of supply

A lack of office supply will be the main driver of above-average rental growth in European hotspots including Amsterdam, Stuttgart and Prague in the next two years, according to a new report from JLL.

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.