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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22nd June 2015 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Competitiveness: Employment issues: Talent/skills gap widens also in the Czech Republic

Talent Shortage/Skills Gap in the Czech Republic widened from 11 to 18% in 2015, compared with 2014, says the ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage 2015 Survey. It is getting more and more difficult for employers to find suitable, meaning skilled or talented employees, the report says. Requirements of emp...

9th June 2015 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

Competitiveness:EurActiv.cz:EU's Personal Data Protection Reform:Sanctions may mean an end to Czech businesses

The EU Member States started to discuss the EU‘s Personal Data Protection Reform in 2012. Since then the original proposal has undergone several changes, as each Member State had their own priorities. Next week the Council of the EU should finally decide on a common position. The Czech Republic su...

27th May 2015 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Competitiveness: IMD 2015 World Competitiveness Yearbook: Czech Republic moves up 4 places

On May 27, 2015, IMD announced the findings of its annual World Competitiveness Yearbook. As part of its ranking of 61 economies for 2015, the IMD World Competitiveness Center looks at several aspects of each country as a place to conduct business. The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook measures how...