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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1st October 2013 / Competitiveness /

Competitiveness: Unemployment stable in August

Seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the euro area was 12.0% in August 2013. Average unemployment rate of 29 Member States was 10.8%. both rates remained stable compared with previous month. Compared with a year ago, the unemployment rate increased in sixteen Member States, fell in eleven and re...

23rd September 2013 / Competitiveness / Public Procurement

Competitiveness: Senate proposed a legal measure to amend the Act on Public Procurement

The Senate proposed a legal measure which intention is to amend the Act on Public Procurement (zákon o veřejných zakázkách). The Senate proposed a Bill that reacts on the current situation of the Act. According to the current provisions of the Act, any public tender, which value is worthy more than ...

30th August 2013 / Competitiveness /

Competitiveness: European unemployment stable in July

According to figures published by Eurostat, the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 28 EU Member States was 11.0% in July 2013, stable compared with June 2013. The euro area's unemployment rate was 12.1%, also stable compared with June 2013. Among the Member States, the lowest unemployment r...