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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15th February 2023 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

Information card: employees and wages 2023 - Useful advice for employers

We present to you the publication "Information card: employees and wages", prepared by experts from the payroll accounting department, which focuses on the obligations of employers in the field of personnel and payroll in the Czech Republic.

10th February 2023 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment

Last year was marked by a decline in the number of used cars to be found on the market

Compared to the previous year, last year was marked by a decline in the number of used cars to be found on the market. Overall, 4.6% fewer cars were offered than in 2021. The nearly new car segment saw an even greater decline, with 16% fewer cars offered year-on-year. A total of 87,512 nearly new cars were advertised in 2021, compared to only 73,482 last year. New technologies in the form of electric and hybrid vehicles are gaining an ever-larger share of the market.

8th February 2023 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry

AmCham Real Estate Council: Supply of residential housing will not grow rapidly also due to uncertainty about the way forward on the new construction law

Land-use policy can be separated roughly into three processes: decisions on land use (or development), creating zoning requirements to facilitate the land use plan, and permitting to ensure that those developing the land abide by zoning requirements (and therefore the land-use plan).