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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6th May 2014 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Competitiveness: “Green Card” ends, now it’s “Employee Card”

President Miloš Zeman signed an amendment to a bill that regulates the policy regarding foreigners. Foreigners that come to Czech Republic to work here will no longer receive so called “Green Card” and they will receive “Employee Card” instead. This change means that those who are coming to legally ...

1st May 2014 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment

Competitiveness: Russia sues EU before WTO

On 30 April, Russia announced that it will file a formal complaint before the WTO against the EU. This will be Russia´s second complaint since the 2012 WTO entry. Russia is dissatisfied with the EU´s Third Energy Package adopted in 2009. One of its elements is the so-called ownership unbundling – a ...

29th April 2014 / Competitiveness / Legal Reform and Transparency

Competitiveness: New Civil Code open for comments by May 9

New Civil Code is open for comments from companies and relevant experts in order to assess the desirability of amendment of new Civil Code. Ministry of Justice would like to propose minimalistic amendment, correcting imprefections, which make new Civil Code less user-friendly. Deadline for sending...