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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
European car market: a ship in the eye of the storm, without helmsman
February 2013 sales statistics for the E.U. car market were dramatic, with sales declining 10% from 2011, 20% from 2010 and 35% from 2008. A part U.K., not really part of European vessel crew, all key markets economies are falling down, dragging the ...  Read on...
Labor unrest threatens plant closings for automakers in Europe
Wim Dries was at the public swimming pool with his kids last month when a loudspeaker announcement asked him to take an urgent call. On the line was the head of Ford's factory in Genk, Belgium, who said he was being held by workers opposed to a plan ...   Read on...
Turkish Investment Incentive Regime Expanded to Cover Investments in the Automotive and Energy Generation Sector
Turkey has announced a new Investment Incentive Regime[1]  in 2012 which replaced the previous investment incentive regulations. Recently, Turkish Council of Ministers announced a further change[2]  in the Investment Incentive Regime covering qualify ... Read on...
Additional Europe automotive articles
Automobile Assembly & Engine Production Plants in Europe - 2013

The Turkish automotive sector contracted 10 percent last year

West European Car Sales - February 2013

Russian Car Market record totters as February sales were up only 2%
CHINA in EUROPE
Chinese outbound investment in the European Union 2013
Chinese companies operating in the EU will be increasing their investments and looking to further engage in M&A in order to serve the European market and acquire technology, brands and expertise to improve competitiveness, according to ...  Read on...
Additional Europe manufacturing articles
Chinese interest in Slovakia is growing

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EUROPE MANUFACTURING
The German Miracle Continues: Manufacturing Grows Again While Things Stay Miserable In Countries All Around It
Thanks to surging exports, the one strong man of Europe continues to look strong.While French, Italian, and Spain all clocked in with PMI readings that showed their manufacturing sectors were varying degrees of horrible, Germany is strong ...  Read on...
You think UK manufacturing is dead? Think again
Looking at the latest economic news, it's easy to get the impression that the current downtown has hit the UK engineering and manufacturing industry hardest. The doom and gloom brigade, proclaiming that offshore manufacturing in low-cost countries ...  Read on...
Additional Europe manufacturing articles
European recession further slowed global manufacturing - UN report

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DOING BUSINESS IN RUSSIA
Russia: How to Protect Your Rights If Counterfeits Under Your Trademark Emerge in Market
EU officials are alarmed: Russia is No. 2 in the rating of counterfeit products' manufacture and sale, while China is still No. 1. Mass media and officials emphasize the fact that illegal products cause serious damage to the budget and consumers ...   Read on...
Changes in Russia's approach to beneficial ownership forces rethink for companies
Kirill Vikulov examines the development of the beneficial ownership concept and a new tax exemption for Eurobond structures in Russia.Russia has been slowly taking steps toward the development of a national financial market.  One of the ... Read on...
Additional doing business in Russia articles
"What's Next for Russia's Economic Future and Global Role?" - Lecture by World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim

Russian Language Second Most Popular on the Internet

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EUROPE HR
German labour costs take a hike
Higher salaries have increased German labour costs by a calendar adjusted 2.6% in 2012 compared to the previous year, reports the German Federal Statistics Office.The increase in labour costs was significantly above the average rise between ... Read on...
The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI
For global companies, communication is a critical competency that impacts talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and innovation. These, in turn, are factors that provide companies competitive advantages and determine market leadership ... Read on...
Additional Europe HR articles
Ministers don't believe official Eastern Europe migration forecast

Spain's Unemployment Rate Tops 26%

Russia Cuts Red Tape For Wealthy Expats

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EUROPE FINANCE & TAX
General Accounting and Tax Regime for Foreign Investors into Turkey - Overview
With its young and dynamic population and rapidly growing economy, Turkey has retained its position as one of the most attractive countries in which to invest, even during the global financial turmoil. Although Turkey has yet to overcome a handful of ... Read on...
Additional Europe finance and tax articles
Germany: Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive Proposed Cross-Border Rules in Germany

European Union: European Council agrees to enhanced cooperation for FTT

European Private Equity Outlook 2013

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ON-DEMAND SEMINARS
"Russian Automotive Industry Opportunities and Challenges" with Larissa V. Koursova
Koursova has had extensive experience positioning Visteon to capitalize on the growing Russian market. From 2008-2011, she led the company's Russia operations, including establishing Visteon's first wholly owned interior manufacturing facility in Russia, and supporting the creation of an electronics joint venture. In her current purchasing role, she is responsible for localizing Russian operations and establishing and developing Russian suppliers to Visteon's operations ...
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"Recruiting Management and Staff for Your Start-up Operation in Russia" with Michael Germershausen
Selecting the proper legal form: representation, LLC, joint enterprise, subsidiary enterprise, distributor / Variety of start-ups and recruitment peculiarities / General Director and Business Development Director - key roles in start-ups. What competence and personal qualities you should focus on searching for candidates. Risks connected with choosing not right manager / Building a successful team. Peculiarities of candidate selection / and more ...
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AUDIO INTERVIEWS
"The Importance of Accent Reduction for Increased ROI" - interview with Judy Ravin
For global companies, communication is a critical competency that impacts talent acquisition, engagement, retention, and innovation.  In this segment, Ron Hesse, CEO, interviews Judy Ravin, President of  The Accent Reduction Institute. 

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"Negotiating with the Chinese" - interview with Andrew Hupert
Andrew Hupert, NYU Professor, negotiations expert and author of "The Fragile Bridge", conducts a candid 20 minute interview for GlobalBusinessProfessor.com giving tips and insights for negotiating with the Chinese: what to expect and what they expect in return. 

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"One Year Old: How Has KORUS FTA Affected the Auto Industry?" - interview with Daniel P. Malone
EUROPE GLOBAL HEADLINES
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Why Is Ford Losing in Europe?
Source: The Motley Fool

Hungary Eyes Manufacturing as Source of Wealth
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Volkswagen announces its biggest recall in China
Source: Deutsche Welle

How Austerity Is Failing in Eastern Europe In One Chart
Source: Forbes

East Europe GDP to Stall in 2013 on Euro Woes, Moody's Unit Says
Source: Reuters

American CEO, French industry minister clash over labor claims
Source: Alaska Dispatch

Europe's airline industry on 'knife edge,' says IATA boss
Source: CNN
ADDITIONAL EUROPE ARTICLES
German business confidence posts surprise drop

EU privacy reform - a fresh start vs much ado about nothing

Europe falling behind in broadband

European airline industry shrinking due to recession

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