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The EUROtalk eJournal - August 2012

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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.) ...   Read on

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 the two ...   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 ...    Read on

Can 'foreign' car giants revive British industry?
In the boardrooms of automotive manufacturers, the leading positions taken by a number of UK executives reveals our influence is still alive and well.  Does it matter that the car industry in Britain is foreign owned? It is a much-asked ...   Read on

Automotive Production and OEMs in Turkey
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Russian truck market will double its size in 2020
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Made in China, but Assembled in Bulgaria
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Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Sales in Europe to Reach Nearly $1.3 Billion by 2020
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Europe main articles 
  
German labor costs rising faster than EU average
The costs of an hour of work in Germany surged in 2011 at a pace unseen in the past 15 years. However, workers benefitted only partially from the rise. Labor in Germany was 3.2 percent more expensive last year than in ...   Read on

EU launches strategy to secure raw materials
The worldwide supply of raw materials is under increasing pressure as today's high-tech industries demand ever-larger amounts of minerals and metals. The EU is trying to meet the challenge. It's the stuff that high-tech dreams need if ...   Read on

Crossing Borders: BTN Research Explores Nuances In European Travel Management Practices
Business travel management practices in Europe are more similar to one another than ever, but cultural and regulatory differences continue to present challenges. A recent Business Travel News examination shed light on how travel management ...   Read on
 
Europe "doing business in ..." articles

  
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

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 consumers, attractive labour mark ...   Read on

How to Invest in Russia - 2012 Guide
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Investment in Turkey 2012 (guide)
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Developing a Market Entry Strategy for Poland
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Europe "finance/funding" articles

  
Survey Finds Payment Default Occurs with 2% of Receivables in Eastern Europe
Over 30% of B2B receivables paid late.Businesses in Eastern Europe express concern over a likely deterioration of the trade credit risk outlook over the next six months, and anticipate intensifying their efforts to protect against ...   Read on

Poland: State aid for co-financing R&D in 2012
Grants & Incentives Alert: Application rounds for cofinancing R&D in enterprises will be implemented under the following programs: Applied Research Programme, INNOTECH Programme and OPUS Programme. It is likely that on ...   Read on

Belgium: R&D Funding - up to 80% of eligible costs
The 'Flemish government agency for Innovation by Science and Technology' (IWT) provides substantial grants to fund R&D projects for small and large companies. Especially those ventures focusing on innovation are taken ...   Read on

New Russian Transfer Pricing Rules
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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 "human resources" articles 
   
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

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 what ...   Read on

Spain Passes Major Employment and Labor Law Amendments
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Spain: Reduction in force and collective lay-off appeal in Spain: A new era after the labour reform
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UK: Industrial action contingency planning
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Hungary's New Labour Code: Significant changes that provide more flexibility for employers
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Analysis: Future Challenges for U.S. Businesses Transferring Staff to U.K. Operations
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Online Bookings for UK Visa Applicants to Enroll their Biometrics
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Recorded On-Demand Seminars via GlobalBusinessProfessor.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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