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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21st May 2015 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Competitiveness: Eurostat:Prague among regions with highest GDP per capita in EU28

On 21 May 2015, the Eurostat published its report on regional GDP per capita for 2013, expressed in purchasing power standards. "The leading regions in the ranking of regional GDP per capita in 2013, after Inner London in the United Kingdom (325% of the average), were the Grand Duchy of Luxembour...

8th May 2015 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

Competitiveness: Digital Single Market strategy approved

On 6 May, the European Commission adopted the Digital Single Market strategy, one of the key political priorities of Jean-Claude Juncker´s Commission. Lengthy discussions with many stakeholders accompanied by numerous leaks meant that the strategy text came as no surprise to the Brussels people. No ...

21st April 2015 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

AmCham Policy Report, Issue 4 - April 17

One year, more or less, into the Sobotka government, can we say we know more about its intentions than we did on its first day? Has it set a clear direction for where it wants to steer the country? If so, has it provided undeniable indications that it has the capability to make the country go where ...