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 / Digital Agenda

Competitiveness: AmCham/Confederation of Industry of the Czech Rep:Letter to Government on Safe Harbour

AmCham and Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic sent a letter to Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka, who was asked to negotiate towards President of the European Commission, J. C. Juncker. All the ministers have been informed and asked for active approach in their negotiations with t...

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 ...