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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23rd May 2014 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment

Competitiveness: Czech Republic placed second among East European countries

According to the American journal Site Selection the Czech Republic placed second among East European countries on its Best to Invest ladder only to be beaten by Slovakia. Both countries defended their ranking from last year. According to the words of Ondřej Votruba entrusted with the management of ...

23rd May 2014 / Competitiveness /

Czech Republic is the second best country to invest

According to the American magazine Site Selection Czech Republic is second in the Best to Invest ranking in Eastern Europe category. Slovakia was awarded with the first place. The results were mostly made upon the number of investment projects, including both completely new investments and expansion...

19th May 2014 / Competitiveness / Elections

Competitiveness: Changes in subsidies for renewable energy sources

An amendment to the Act on Subsidized Energy Sources (Amendment) has brought significant change for all producers of electricity and heat from renewable sources and from combined heat and power (CHP) generation. Effective from 1 July 2014 joint-stock companies (a.s.) can continue to receive subsid...