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 April 2016 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda


AmCham EU position to improve quality and coherence of EU online contract law

The American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) welcomes the European Commission’s initiatives to improve the quality and coherence of European online contract law in the framework of the Better Regulation Agenda. However, the Commission’s proposed directive lacks harmonisation with contract law in the EU, which will result in companies still relying on different rules for different distribution channels. 
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12th April 2016 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


On Posted Workers: Revised Directive - not that big deal in Czech context?

In its document presented at the rountable on labour migration, within the National Convention on the European Union series of public discussions, the Government says the Czech Republic is a net receiver of labor migrants, the only country among the new EU member states
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11th April 2016 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


Eurostat: Czech Republic's resource productivity below EU-28 average

The Czech Republic belongs to the group of EU Member States with substantial amounts of fossil fuel consumption. The country's scores for resource productivity are below EU-28 average, Eurostat data show. 
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic