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The EUROtalk eJournal - July 2012

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> Russia's parliament ratifies WTO entry...
> Europe automotive...
> EUROtalk headline articles...
> EUROtalk eJournal 'human resources' articles...
> Europe update: global headlines...
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Russia's parliament ratifies WTO entry
  
Russia's State Duma has ratified the agreement for Russia to join the World Trade Organization despite opposition inside the country. On Monday Russia's Constitutional Court ruled the WTO deal was in line with the country's law.�   Read on

Europe automotive
  
European car manufacturers voice concerns on 1st anniversary of EU-South Korea FTA
One year on, automotive NTBs are still in place and trade flow is asymmetrical.Automobile figures for the first 11 months of the EU-South Korea free trade agreement (FTA) highlight the asymmetrical trade flow relations between ...   Read on

Vehicle makers urge EU to act upon CARS21 recommendations on strengthening the future of the auto industry in Europe
The European automobile manufacturers welcome the main recommendations of the final report adopted, today, by the CARS21 High-level Group but warn that these proposals now need to be executed urgently. The report, produced by a ...   Read on

An overview of the Russian and CIS automotive industry
The Russian automotive industry experienced a milestone year in 2011. Some of the noted happenings and highlights include: * Automotive output hit a production record triggered by strong market recovery, production ramp-up plans ...   Read on

Electric cars fail to win over Germans
The German government's plan to get a million electric cars onto the roads by 2020 are bound to end in failure, automobile experts say. A national electromobility platform is still full of hope.A German government plan to get a million ...   Read on

Europe needs car Tsar to lead output slash, head-off national bailouts
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Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Sales in Europe to Reach Nearly $1.3 Billion by 2020
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June 2012 West European Car Sales
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EUROtalk headline articles 
  
Eurozone factories feel heat in June, job cuts rise
Euro zone manufacturing took another hefty blow in June and factories are preparing for worse to come, according to business surveys yesterday that showed jobs were cut at the fastest rate in two-and-a-half years.Markit's Eurozone ...   Read on

European Industrial Production Mixed in May
Industrial Production across European economies was mixed in May, as some nations saw a rebound in output whereas others saw a continued contraction. French Industrial Production posted a large miss, as industrial production fell 1.9 percent ...   Read on

Data theft risk increases in Central and Eastern Europe countries
The results of the recent survey indicate that 84% of respondents perceive data theft as a significant risk to their business, and 51% expect this risk to increase over the following three years. Employees, in particular the mid-level management ...   Read on

Russia Manufacturing Expansion Weakens In June
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EUROtalk eJournal "human resources" articles

  
Italy: A surprising ruling of the Rome labor judge brings protection against anti-union discrimination to previously unseen levels
It will not come as a surprise that, in the current difficult economic environment in Italy, certain sensitive topics, such as measures on how to promote or save employment relationships, are on everyone's lips, firing up the already heated ...   Read on

Expats, Russians Search for a Common Language
Russians are always curious how they and their country are perceived by foreigners, especially from the West. The general misconception is that Russia is cold and gray for 12 months of the year, everyone drinks vodka, nobody ever smiles ...   Read on

Spain: Reduction in force and collective lay-off appeal in Spain: A new era after the labour reform
The Spanish labour market reform, which came into force on 12 February 2012, introduced some very important changes in the regulations governing the Spanish labour market.Royal Decree-Law 3/2012, of 10 February, on urgent measures to ...   Read on

Employees and Employment Contracts in Russia
Employment in Russia, the Russian Labor Code, and the links between employment and visas for international employees, can be subject to a lot of confusion. But the following FAQ directed to Goltsblat BLP makes an ideal starting point when ...   Read on

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- UK: Industrial action contingency planning

- UK: Olympics Create Mobility Issues in London

- What Does Standard of Living Mean in Eastern Europe?

- Germany Sees Substantial Increase in Immigrant Numbers
 
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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 ...

 

U.K. Manufacturing Unexpectedly Jumps on Work-Day Boost: Economy
Source: Bloomberg

CEE manufacturing dips, hit by weak euro zone
Source: Reuters

VW Global Car Sales Rise 13.7 Percent In June
Source: Manufacturing.net

Luxury carmaker Audi drives up sales worldwide
Source: Deutsche Welle

General Motors Counting on Russia's Growth to Reach China's Volumes
Source: The Moscow Times

Turkey: Incentive scheme benefits Hyundai
Source: Hurriyet Daily News

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Additional EUROtalk eJournal July edition articles

   
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- European Union Seeks Input From Business on Proposed EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement

- Russia: Pre-Arrival Notification of Imported Goods in the Customs Union

- Survey Finds Payment Default Occurs with 2% of Receivables in Eastern Europe

- European real estate: navigating the sovereign debt crisis

- Turkey Moves to Invest Massively in Nigeria's Steel Sector

- France: Waiver of corporation tax not state aid, CJEU finds

- Germany: Cross-border profit allocation, hybrid entities, CFC rules

- Poland: Pilot program grants for invention projects
 
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"Recruiting Management and Staff for Your Start-up Operation in Russia"
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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



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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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