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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3rd November 2017 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Arcadis 2017 Sustainable Cities Mobility Index: Prague ranks 5th

Zurich, Paris and Prague are the highest placed European cities, ranking second, third and fourth respectively, with strong scores in the Planet and Profit sub-indices - due to established infrastructure, efficient metro systems and commitment to green technology.

3rd November 2017 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Czech large research infrastructures - new website launched

A website channeling information about Czech large RDI infrastructures, including job openings, was launched at the beginning of November 2017. Supported by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic.

1st November 2017 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

World Bank Group Doing Business 2018 report: Czech Republic ranks 30th, down 3 places

The Czech Republic made starting a business less expensive by introducing lower fees for simple limited liability companies. Also, the Czech Republic made paying taxes more complicated by introducing new requirements for filing VAT control statements, the 2018 Doing Business report published by the World Bank Group says.