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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8th April 2014 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Competitiveness: IMF believes that Czech economy will grow faster

According to the IMF World Economic Outlook for April 2014 the Czech Republic should grow faster than in the previous year. Estimated growth of Czech economy by 1.9 % for 2014 is in comparison to previous growth of 0.9 % last year 1 % higher. The percentage is also higher in comparison to IMF econom...

4th April 2014 / Competitiveness / Digital Agenda

Competitiveness: MEPs approve end of roaming charges

On 3 April at a plenary session held in Brussels, the MEPs voted on the so-called “telecoms package” proposal. The European Commission´s proposal aims at creating single telecommunication market in the EU using a set of measures. The MEPs have, after lengthy debates, considerably amended the Commiss...

2nd April 2014 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Competitiveness: Prague ranked among ten cities with the most occupied hotels in Europe

According to the PwC survey Prague is on the 10th place of 18 observed European cities. Its hotels are occupied on average by 69.3 %. Prague in the year 2013 ranked 10th after London (82.4 %), Paris (81.2 %), Edinburgh (79.6 %), Dublin (78.7 %), Amsterdam (75.4 %), Berlin (72.6 %), Zürich (72.3 %), ...