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.

Spotlight issue

29th July 2021 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Travel Interest Continues to Grow; Passenger Numbers Double in June 2021

As per the latest statistics, nearly 289 thousand passengers passed through the gates of Václav Havel Airport Prague in June 2021, representing an increase of over 650 percent compared to June 2020 when the air traffic slowly began to recover after the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Moreover, the number of passengers handled at Prague Airport in June 2021 has doubled compared to May this year. The trend is expected to continue in the main summer months, i.e., in July and August. Last month, the most popular destinations were on the Greek Islands, in Spain and Italy, thus in the countries where most people spend their holiday.
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27th July 2021 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


2021 Global Human Capital Trends - The social enterprise in a world disrupted: Leading the shift from survive to thrive

Placing people at the heart of an organization’s decisions about work and the workforce enables leaders to better stay ahead of disruption. Purpose, potential and perspective are essential to build an organization that can thrive in an unpredictable environment with an unknown future.
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23rd July 2021 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


Global tax reform is looming

On 1 July, another significant step was taken in the process. 130 jurisdictions [1] (including the Czech Republic) issued a joint Statement under the OECD framework, in which they have joined a new two-pillar plan to reform international taxation rules. The Statement indicates an ambition to finalize the detailed technical parameters by October 2021, with expected start of application of the new rules from 2023.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic