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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30th October 2015 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

Competitiveness: Pierstone/CICDP: The Weltimmo decision – no ‘one-stop-shop’ for European data controllers

Besides the much discussed Safe Harbor ruling, earlier this month the CJEU issued another landmark decision concerning data protection which may significantly impact companies operating in multiple EU Member States, in particular online and consumer-facing businesses. The CJEU held that a foreign ...

30th October 2015 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

Competitiveness: Safe Harbor: Commissioner Jourová: EC to issue explanation, guidance for companies affected. Other positions included.(updated)

EU Commissioner for Justice Věra Jourová told European Parliament's civil liberties and justice committee on 26 October that the EC would soon issue an explanatory communication on the consequences of the ruling and guidance for companies affected. “The biggest challenge” for the EU-U.S. talks now...

30th October 2015 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment

Competitiveness: Czech Association of Entrepreneurs (AMSP): If you want to succeed in USA, do not wait for TTIP treaty.

The Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Crafts of the Czech Republic (AMSP) advises SMEs: Do not hesitate; if you want to succeed on the US market, do not wait for the TTIP treaty. Start to work now. The AMSP presents case studies of Czech businesses currently operating on the U...