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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9th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Competitiveness: Employment issues: Occupational mobility in CR gradually rising?

Labour mobility has never been high in the Czech Republic, be it geographic or occupational. Most Czechs are unwilling to commute long distances or move house for a better job and they have three to four different employers in the course of their working life. However according to data from Czech ...

8th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

Competitiveness: European Commission: Q&A: Guidance on transatlantic data transfers following the Schrems ruling (updated)

What can companies use instead of Safe Harbour? In the meantime, before the reviewed Safe Harbour is agreed, transatlantic data flows between companies can continue to flow using other mechanisms for international transfers of personal data available under EU data protection law...Read details on ...

6th November 2015 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Competitiveness: Prague Convention Bureau: Prague strengthens its position in international congress tourism

Popularity of Prague as a congress destination across the world grows continuously. Congress destination number one in the Czech Republic attracts more interest in the international congress industry. This year, Prague has won its second annual Meeting Star award of the Slovenian Kongres Magazine,...