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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11th April 2014 / Competitiveness / Legal Reform and Transparency

Competitiveness: EC proposes changes in corporate governance

On 9 April, the European Commission has come up with a package of measures that should help ensure the long-term financing of the EU economy (this issue has been informed about here). The most important part of the package is a revision of the Shareholders Rights Directive. According to Michel Barni...

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...