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 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 ...

17th April 2015 / Competitiveness /

Competitiveness: Commission charges Google in antitrust case, immediately opens another one

On 15 April, the EU Commissioner in charge of competition Margrethe Vestager announced that the EU executive sent Google a Statement of Objections, a formal step in the process of antitrust investigations which is, simply put, a charge sheet. The Google investigation was opened in November 2010 and,...

27th March 2015 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

Competitiveness: EC discusses Digital Single Market strategy

On 25 March, the college of commissioners discussed at a regular weekly meeting the upcoming Digital Single Market strategy. Digital market is one of the key priorities of the Juncker Commission and the overall strategy is expected in early May. Last week, the commissioners discussed several prelimi...