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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13th March 2017 / Competitiveness / Education

Ihned.cz: For some politicians, analysts and elites, it has become normal to state that Czech automotive industry is a set of assembly plants

For some politicians, analysts and elites, it has become normal to state that whole automotive industry in the Czech Rep is a set of assembly plants. But this is not true. The automotive sector comprises research and development, too, ihned.cz writes. Recent trends in university, vocational education graduates inside.

13th March 2017 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment

London Economics/AmCham EU: Czech Republic 3rd in Single Market integration index in 2015 (updated)

The study by London Economics published by AmCham EU describes how each Member State has integrated into the EU’s single economic area and measures the impact on their economies.

13th March 2017 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Czech scientists come up with new poppy genotype

The Czech Republic tops the list of global poppy seed producers and exporters. Recently, Czech scientists came up with a new genotype of poppy (the variety of Onyx). It is GMO-free, can be cultivated faster and has high yield potential.