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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The war in Ukraine has dented consumer trust in a better future. In the Czech Republic, even e-shops are suffering
Prague, April 14, 2022 - The belief that the post-pandemic world will be a positive one for consumers has been hit in recent months by growing economic uncertainty, which has in turn reduced consumer confidence in a better future, according to the latest EY Future Consumer Index. In the Czech Republic, this will be reflected in a significant drop in sales of consumer goods as well as changes in travel and dietary patterns.
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Prague ranked in the Campus Advisor’s Top Ten Student-Friendly Cities
The Campus Advisor has recently published an article ranking the top thirty most student-friendly cities in the world. According to the survey, Prague is in seventh place, with an overall score of 4.40 out of 5. What makes a city attractive to international students? The survey scored university cities on six criteria: Student Friendliness (4.74), Public Transport (4.53), Cost of Living (3.90), Amenities (4.22), Nightlife (4.61), and Safety (4.43).
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Are Europe’s businesses ready for the EU Green Deal? EU Green Deal Survey Report
The European Union Green Deal, adopted in December 2019, is the EU’s ambitious and comprehensive blueprint to become the first climate neutral continent. It will fundamentally transform the European economy and has far-reaching implications for European businesses. Most of businesses that PwC surveyed are unprepared for the Green Deal and lack a comprehensive strategy to respond to its implications.
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