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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Eurostat: Prague, Ostrava inhabitants satisfied with the city's cultural facilities
Vienna, Helsinki, Prague and Stockholm were the EU capital cities with the highest proportions of their inhabitants very or rather satisfied with cultural facilities such as concert halls, theatres, museums and libraries in 2015, according to recently published Eurostat data.
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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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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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