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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22nd April 2018 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment

Eurostat: Czech Republic's energy dependency rate was 32.8% in 2016, 6th best result in EU

In 2016, Estonia (6.8%) was the Member State least dependent on imported energy, ahead of Denmark (13.9%), Romania (22.3%), Poland (30.3%), Sweden (31.9%) and the Czech Republic (32.8%). At the opposite end of the scale, the highest energy dependence rates were registered in Malta (slightly over 100% because of the build-up of stock), Cyprus (96.2%) and Luxembourg (96.1%), followed by Italy (77.5%), Lithuania (77.4%) and Belgium (76.0%).

16th April 2018 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Global Study from 3M Reveals – Science is Underappreciated

Almost half of global respondents are skeptical or indifferent to science – however, optimism and expectations for the future of science overall remain high

12th April 2018 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

2018 Risk Maps

Competition in global political leadership and shifting patterns of trade