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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6th March 2015 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

Competitiveness: Roaming surcharges to remain for a couple of years

On 4 March, the Council´s Committee of Permanent Representatives adopted guidelines for negotiations with the European Parliament on the single telecoms package. Based on these guidelines, the Latvian presidency of the Council will shortly begin discussions with the MEPs on the end of roaming surcha...

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

Competitiiveness: Czech economy results for 4Q 2014

According to the data provided by the Czech Statistical Office the Czech economy grew in 4Q of 2014 by 1.5 % instead of 1.3 % as were the original estimates of the Czech Statistical Office. Also the growth compared to previous quarter was eventually higher when it ended at the value of 0.4 % instead...

26th February 2015 / Competitiveness / Elections

AmCham Policy Report, Issue 3 - February 25

AmCham issued its 3rd Policy Report on Good Governance and Economic Development. Elections are not where democracy is won. Democracy is won in the weeks between votes, in the daily struggle between a state that instinctively tries to amass power, and a public which must strain to ensure its civil l...