Competitiveness / Trade and Investment

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

24th May 2016 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


Invitation: TTIP: Win-Win for All?

The conference TTIP: Win-Win for All? to be held on 30 May in Prague will present the findings of a study on the potential impact of TTIP on the EU by the World Trade Institute (WTI) of the University of Bern, Switzerland. It will also explore some of the opportunities and challenges presented by TTIP for both the EU and the US.
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12th May 2016 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


Invitation: TTIP Virtual Dialogue on Investment Chapter with U.S. lead negotiator

This virtual dialogue will be focused on the Transatlantic and Trade Investment Partnership (T-TIP) Chapter and will feature U.S. investment lead negotiator Jai Motwane. The event will be held on Wednesday May 18, 3-4 p.m. at the U.S. Embassy in Prague.  
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1st April 2016 / Competitiveness / Trade and Investment


European Commission: 12th round of negotiations for TTIP - public report, March 2016

Discussions during the 12th round of negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) took place in Brussels between 22nd – 26th February and covered all three pillars of the agreement – i. e. market access, the regulatory cluster and rules. As part of the overall intensification of talks, this round stretched into a second week as the US and EU exchanged government procurement offers and continued discussions on rules of origin as well as intellectual property rights.  Read details on individual chapters inside.  
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic