20th anniversary of the Czech Republic’s EU accession: competitiveness is declining and the Green Deal needs repair
Europe is losing competitiveness and one of the strongest pillars of its economy, the automotive industry, is being eroded by over-regulation, expensive inputs and the absence of a long-term industrial policy. This was the subject of a debate between managers of automotive companies, economists working in the automotive sector and representatives of state organisations and professional associations at a debate in April, organised by ČTK Connect in cooperation with the European Parliament on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Czech Republic’s membership of the European Union and in the context of the European Parliament elections. Here is a selection of the most interesting highlights. ...