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The EUROtalk eJournal - May 2012

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> Europe automotive...
> EUROtalk headline articles...
> EUROtalk eJournal 'human resources' articles...
> Upcoming Online Seminars...
> Europe update: global headlines...
> New global business education platform...
> Doing business in Russia...
> Additional EUROtalk eJournal articles...
> Recorded On-Demand Seminars...
> Taxation of international executives: Guides for Germany, UK, Switzerland, Russia and Turkey...
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Europe automotive
  
Impact of China on Central European Automotive Industry
China has emerged as a key market for European automakers - and the boom keeps on going. On the other hand, Central European manufacturers face growing pressure from Chinese carmakers (SAIC, Changan, Geely-Volvo etc.). The question is whether and how ...   Read on

Europe's Car Industry: If Plants Close, Then What?
Under the lights of the Geneva motor show in March, Europe's top auto executives boasted about the new features of their latest models and tried to out-hype their rivals. The next morning, in a hotel conference room just across the way from ...   Read on

Made in China, but Assembled in Bulgaria
Showcased in big glass boxes on strategically located sidewalks, a marketing display of shiny, brightly painted autos appeared in Sofia late last year.  Looking like a child's fantasy of a life-size toy car, each had a big white sign on the ...   Read on

BMW manager: 'We can't just export to China'
While Europe's automobile market weakens, business is booming in China. The rising superpower has become a major market for German carmaker BMW, which is building a new factory there. Automaker BMW aims to boost sales in China's ...   Read on

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- Europe Car Sales down 6.9%. Europe almost in recession

- Automotive Production and OEMs in Turkey

- How OEM importers will win the growth battle

- Hybrid and Electric Vehicles to Rev European Electric Motors Market

- ACEA, CLEPA and EURELECTRIC promote single standard for charging electrically-chargeable vehicles

- April 2012 West European Car Sales

EUROtalk headline articles
  
German Manufacturing Shrinks at Fastest Pace in 3 Years
Germany's manufacturing sector has been shrinking at the fastest rate in three years in May, renewing concerns about the stamina of Europe's largest economy, which likely propped up the euro zone in the first quarter but is beginning to show signs ...   Read on

Businesses ill prepared for Eurozone breakup
Specialists have warned that more than 75% of businesses they have spoken with are failing to consider the full repercussions of serious disruption in the Eurozone.  In recent months ...   Read on

Developing a Market Entry Strategy for Central & Eastern Europe
Central & Eastern Europe is among the world's most dynamic regions. CEE countries are solidifying their transition to market economies and many have become EU members. The region's growing number of middle-income ...   Read on

Developing a Market Entry Strategy for Poland
Read on

Cross Border Mergers in Europe
Following the implementation of the cross-border merger directive in European national laws, the cross-border merger has proven to be an effective instrument for multinationals with presence in European Member States to consolidate, integrate ...   Read on
 
EUROtalk eJournal "human resources" articles

  
Can German wage agreements help other eurozone countries?
Labor costs are sinking in the south of the eurozone, while Germany funds generous wage agreements.  But is this balancing of inequalities the best way out of the euro crisis?  For the best part of a decade, German unions were more ...   Read on

The Italian way to flex-security: The Monti Reform of Italian employment law
The Italian government has approved on March 23, 2012 a sweeping reform of employment law which ambitiously aims at shaking up the job market and driven by 3 essential objectives: (I) clamping down on certain widespread abuses of ...   Read on

UK growth dependent on international talent
Following today's publication of 'The Growth Factory', a report exploring ways to rebalance the economy and backed by some high profile MPs ...   Read on

Hungary's New Labour Code: Significant changes that provide more flexibility for employers
The New Hungarian Labour Code The new Hungarian Labour Code, effective as of July 1, 2012, introduces significant changes to the current labour legislation; therefore necessitates ...   Read on

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- Crossing Borders: BTN Research Explores Nuances In European Travel Management Practices

- Ask a concierge: Business travel tips for London

- Pain in Spain Could Spell Trouble for Expats
 
NEW RELEASES: recorded On-Demand Seminar

 
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RUSSIA - Available June 1
"The Russian Automotive Industry Opportunities and Challenges"
Presented by Larissa Koursova

CHINA - Available June 1
"The Importance of Guanxi when Negotiating in China"
Presented by Andrew Hupert

GLOBAL - recorded May 16
"Managing Quality in Long Distance Global Supply Chains"
Presented by Michael L. Hetzel

RUSSIA - recorded March 14
"Recruiting Management and Staff for Your Startup Operation in Russia"
Presented by Michael Germershausen


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Europe update: global headlines
   
Below are the latest articles and news from around the world featuring articles on Europe.  Read on ...

 

Europe Auto Makers Seek to Revise Korea Trade Deal
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Fate of Russia, Turkey car markets crucial to Europe
Source: Automotive News Europe

GM Korea Will Not Move Chevrolet Production To Europe
Source: GM Authority

Renault's Lada Link Risks Russian Taste for Nothing Soviet: Cars
Source: Bloomberg BusinessWeek

New European Trend: Renting Tiny Cars...By The Minute
Source: Green Car Reports

Nissan to produce 100% electric van in Barcelona
Source: ACC10 Catalonia

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Doing business in Russia ... (popular articles from last month's April edition of the EUROtalk eJournal)
  
Negotiating a Russian Deal
Negotiating is an art, not a science. There is never one "right" way to negotiate. When it comes to Russian deals, a general rule of thumb is to be patient, keep your cool but always remain firm and consistent in your approach and tactics.    Read on

Moderating Risks, Bolstering Growth: Russian Economic Report
World Bank Launches its 27th Russian Economic Report. Russia's latest economic performance has been robust, in spite of the fact that output growth is slowing this year in line with weaker growth in Europe and in a number of emerging ...   Read on

Getting real about Russia
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The Russian mergers and acquisitions market, including the largest transactions, continues to be dominated by domestic deals
Read on

New Russian Transfer Pricing Rules
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Russia Joins World Trade Organization
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How to Invest in Russia - 2012 Guide
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Additional EUROtalk eJournal May edition articles

   
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- Europe still matters: U.S. firms should stay the course

- EU appeals to China to join global emissions talks

- Destination Profile: Italy

- Europe Fights Argentina's 'Protectionist' Import Rules

- Flanders (Belgium) to expand support for green investments
 
Recorded On-Demand Seminars by GlobalAutoIndustry.com

 

On-Demand Seminars on Europe:

 

RUSSIA
"Recruiting Management and Staff for Your Start-up Operation in Russia"
Presented by Michael Germershausen

 

EUROPE
"The European Automotive Aftermarket
Presented by Dr. John Wormald

 

RUSSIA
"Introduction to Doing Business in Russia"
Presented by Dr. Gregory Allar 

 
RUSSIA
"Keys to Supplier Success in the Russian Automotive Industry"
Presented by Yuri Danilov

 

EUROPE
"EVs and Hybrids: A European Perspective"
Presented by Alex Woodrow and Al Bedwell



More coming soon!

 

Automobile Assembly and Engine Production Plants in Europe 
The automobile industry operates 294 vehicle assembly and engine production plants in Europe, including the EU27 and a number of neighbouring countries, such as Russia, Ukraine and Turkey ...   Read on
 
Taxation of international executives: Guides for Germany, UK, Switzerland, Russia and Turkey
For mobile international executives, tax can be a major consideration and for human resource professionals, the need to provide answers to questions relating to tax can be pressing.   Read on ...
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