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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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...

12th November 2013 / Competitiveness /

Competitiveness: China claims to exceed USA and EU combined in clean energy

China plans to build more renewable power plants by 2035 than EU and US. Hydropower, biomass, wind and solar in world electricity supply will rise above 30 per cent in that period. Further, Chinese officials criticized Japan and EU on UN talks for failing to take more dramatic action against carbon ...

11th November 2013 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Competitiveness: Foreign Investors - Perspectives in Business Immigration

AmCham (American Chamber of Commerce) is a non-profit organization, whose one of goals is to promote the business environment. The Czech Republic has more than 400 businesses of all sizes and nationalities. Their comments on immigration legislation and its impact on competitiveness and business envi...