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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28th April 2014 / Competitiveness / Public Procurement

Competitiveness: Public Procurement Act draft open for comments

Ministry of Regional Development announced on its Public Procurement and Concessions Portal survey regarding new Public Procurement Act which is to be drafted and discussed in government and in parliament. Ministry is interested in gathering opinions from the general public for the creation of parag...

20th April 2014 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Competitiveness: New directive on intra-corporate transferees from third countries

On 15 April, the European Parliament adopted in 1st reading the new directive on intra-corporate transfers of third-country nationals. According to Commissioner Malmstroem, third-country nationals are a small group of intra-corporate transferees, but are usually the highest-skilled and the most valu...

20th April 2014 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment

New EU rule to help investors

European politicians ruled that thousands of firms must reveal their performance as corporate citizens. Around 6,000 firms across the European Union will have to provide details on how they tackle issues such as bribery and human rights. New law might help investors in their search for companies wit...