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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27th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance

Competitiveness: In Czech Rep energy taxes generate largest part of environmental tax revenues

According to recent Eurostat data, in every EU Member State, energy taxes generated by far the largest part of environmental tax revenues in 2013. Energy taxes were particularly prominent in Lithuania (94%), the Czech Republic and Luxembourg (both 93%) where they accounted for more than 90% of tot...

26th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment

Competitiveness: Eurostat: Largest farms in Czech Republic,UK

Overall at EU level, while slightly more than a quarter (27.5%) of holdings disappeared between 2003 and 2013, the total utilised agriculture area remained stable. As a result, the average area per holding grew from 11.7 hectares in 2003 to 16.1 hectares in 2013. This upward trend is noticeable in...

26th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Competitiveness: Best place for living in Czech Rep is Prague - survey

It is much easier to get a job in Prague compared with other regions in the country, the Prague region has the highest average wage and the highest quality of health care services plus the greatest number of foundations and non-profit organizations beneficial for the society, states a survey measu...