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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5th October 2014 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Competiveness: Czech Economy 25 Years from “Velvet Revolution”

According to the Czech Statistical Office the nominal GDP grew since 1989 by more than 500 %. In 1990 the nominal GDP value was 672 bn crowns and now it is more than 4 trillion CZK. When considering real economic growth including inflation and other influences the GDP grew by more than 50 % compared...

26th September 2014 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

Competitiveness: Council debates European industrial competitiveness

On 25 and 26 September, ministers in charge of competitiveness met in Brussels to hold a meeting of the Competitiveness Council. The main area discussed was, in line with the priorities of the Italian Presidency of the Council, the industrial competitiveness. As a conclusion of the debate, the Counc...

19th September 2014 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Competitiveness: New Technology Center Opened in Czech Republic

World leading electron microscope manufacturer FEI based in Hillsboro (OR) in the USA has opened its new tech center in Brno in Černovická terasa industrial estate. Its new technology center is with its 27,000 sq. meters covered the largest technology plant built in the Czech Republic in 2014. FEI i...