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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9th May 2014 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

EU-CHINA RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP (ECRIP): 4 Million Euros to fund mobility of EU Researchers to China

A new major programme of the European Commission to fund specifically mobility of European researchers to China has been launched on 4th of April. The objective of this programme called ‘EU-CHINA RESEARCH AND INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP (ECRIP)' is to create, strengthen and intensify the EU-China Researc...

9th May 2014 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Competitiveness: Survey by Ministry of Industry and Trade: Regulation of profession by June 15

The Czech Republic belongs to the countries with relatively strong labor market regulation. Total number of professions, so-called regulated professions (for list of currently regulated professions, visit uok.msmt.cz). Compared to EU countries regulation of professions in the CR is still strict. For...

9th May 2014 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Competitiveness: EC spring economic forecast brings good news

On 5 May, the European Commission published its spring economic forecast. According to the document, the European Union should continue to recover from recession in a stable manner. For 2014, the EC expects growth of 1.6% and 2.0% in 2015. The eurozone will face a lower growth of 1.2% and 1.7% respe...