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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30th March 2022 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

The Catalyst™ engine chosen by Airbus to power Eurodrone

The advanced European turboprop was selected by Airbus Defence and Space for the new Eurodrone Prague, Czech Republic – Airbus announced on March 25th that it has selected Avio Aero to power the Eurodrone unmanned aerial system with its Catalyst engine. The program includes 120 engines and a multi-year service and maintenance agreement.

28th March 2022 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

CTP reports full occupancy at its four industrial parks around Prague with the newest pharmaceutical tenant MAPO medical moving into CTPark Prague East

CTP, the largest publicly traded developer and operator of logistics and industrial real estate in Continental Europe, has handed over its last unit at CTPark Prague East in the Nupaky district in Prague, filling the last of its vacant capacity in and around the capital city. The last tenant to move into the newly constructed 13,000 m2 building with latest quality standards and a glass showroom is MAPO medical.

18th March 2022 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Progress to achieve greater gender equality at work was set back by at least two years due to the pandemic: PwC Women in Work Index

Action is needed to help position women to gain from job opportunities created by the transition of economies and businesses to net zero.