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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31st October 2017 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

The 2017 Global Innovation 1000 study: Will Stronger Borders Weaken Innovation?

Investigating trends at the world’s 1000 largest corporate R&D spenders.

29th October 2017 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

czech-research.com: Materials sciences for a better future

New materials are already being used in medicine, construction, power generation, electrical engineering and the automotive industry. The Czech Republic takes research in this area seriously and is investing in it.

25th October 2017 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Eurostat: Czech employment in industry highest, in public sector third lowest in the EU

In 2016, industry was the main employer in the Czech Republic (29.0%). Employment in the Czech Republic in the Public administration, defence, education, human health and social work activities was the third lowest in the EU, according to Eurostat data.