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

22nd July 2021 / Competitiveness / Tax & Finance


Mazars CEE Tax Guide 2021: Taxes in Central and Eastern Europe fell as a result of the pandemic

The international auditing and consulting firm Mazars is publishing its ninth “CEE Tax Guide”, which offers businesses and investors a unique comparison of tax systems in 21 countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The publication, in which Germany, Austria, Russia and Ukraine are also represented in addition to the Visegrad countries, the south European and the Baltic states, mainly monitors labour costs, indirect taxes, as well as various aspects of corporate taxation and transfer pricing. According to the guide, the global pandemic triggered several changes to tax systems. The study also looks at long-term trends, because business corporation investment decisions are also based on an analysis of trends and changes in regional tax regimes.
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22nd July 2021 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


More Economical Engines, Hydrogen-powered Aircraft: Prague Airport Moves Towards Carbon Neutrality

Prague Airport wants to be carbon neutral by 2030 with the help of new technologies, more economical engines, sustainable fuels and hydrogen or electric propulsion of aircraft. Therefore, Prague Airport has joined the International Association of Airports’ (ACI) Net Zero initiative. ACI associates more than 200 airports committed to achieve Net Carbon Neutrality.    
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22nd July 2021 / Competitiveness / Education


3D printing in education - curriculum resources

When teachers want to add 3D printing to the classroom, they need help with lesson plans. BE3D Academy provides teachers with 3D lessons that are rich in content, are easy to use and engage students with STEAM subjects. New lessons are now available. BE3D Academy grows again with 5 more premium 3D lessons. This online resource now has more than 50 lessons available to schools using BE3D eDee as their 3D printing system. Each 3D lesson in BE3D Academy provides teachers lesson plans, worksheets, videos and other resources that do not require any professional development for teachers to use them in the classroom, or remotely, right away.  
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic