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 / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

AmCham Policy Report, Issue 5 - June 2015

Citibank's Economist Willem Buiter explores the many different ways Europe and the world can work for or against Czech business...

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...