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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26th November 2013 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Competitiveness: Prague named the best city for winter vacation

CNN issued guide for winter vacation with Prague as a number one in top ten destinations. Snow-capped spires and cobbled, winding streets are among many things for which Prague is considered the ideal place to visit during Christmas. Further, gas street lamps were recently reinstalled throughout the...

17th November 2013 / Competitiveness / Legal Reform and Transparency

Competitiveness: Ministry of Regional Development announced a directive on public auction process

The Ministry of Regional Development has proposed a directive on public auction process. The directive deeply regulates the respective Act on Public Auction. The directive primarily stipulates requirements for electronic auction systems. The directive differentiates users of the auction system on ve...

17th November 2013 / Competitiveness / Macroeconomic Indicators, Economic Growth

Competitiveness: Inflation in October fell below 1%

EU28 annual inflation was 0.9% in October 2013, down from 1.3% in September. In October 2012 the rate was significantly higher – 2.6%. Euro area annual inflation was 0.7% in October 2013, lower compared to 1.1% in September. In October 2012 the rate was 2.5%. Compared with September 2013, annual inf...