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.

Spotlight issue

12th September 2016 / Competitiveness / Education


WEF/Eurostat: Prague is 6th most educated city

According to data from Eurostat, the European Commission’s statistics authority, some regions within London boast concentrations of working-age graduates as high as 69.7%. The capital city of the Czech Republic, Prague, ranks 6th on the list of the most educated cities, WEF portal says.
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12th September 2016 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


Joint Statement by 7 Trade Associations: EU Customs – Making a Difference in Modern Trade?

On 7 September 2016, seven leading trade associations – the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU, CLECAT, EuroCommerce, the European Express Association, the Foreign Trade Association, the International Air Transport Association and the World Shipping Council – called on EU institutions to enhance the competitiveness of business and boost trade through more coordinated border management, additional benefits for economic operators and a harmonised implementation of the new Union Customs Code (UCC) among the EU’s Member States. 
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12th September 2016 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


AmCham EU: Business groups express their continued support for TTIP negotiations

The undersigned trade associations reiterate their strong support for the ongoing negotiations for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic