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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
The Journey of the Turkish Automotive Sector into the Future
The Automotive industry is very important for Turkey and their number one export sector for the last 7 consecutive years. KPMG in Turkey's new publication, the inaugural KPMG Turkey 2013 Automotive Executive Survey, provides new information and ...  Read on...
Location, Location, Location: growing the European Automotive Supply Chain
The Automotive supply chain across Europe, having been on a rocky road for some time due to economic pressures and Eurozone uncertainties, has finally received a much needed fuel injection, write Simon Garbett and Emma Birch. A string of ...    Read on...
ACEA Tax Guide 2013
ACEA's annual Tax Guide gives an overview of motor vehicle taxation in 31 European countries as well as other major world markets such as Brazil, China, India, Japan, Korea, Russia and the United States.It is compiled with the help of the ... Read on...
Additional Europe automotive articles
Europe Auto Production Consistent with Q1 Estimates

European Car Market fell 10% in March. Statistics on All Countries.

ACEA statement on the launch of Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the EU and Japan

German Car Market fell 17% in March

East European trailer market down only 4.7% in 2012
EUROPE MANUFACTURING AND ECONOMY
Could the eurozone have turned a corner?
There are no calls for celebration, no desire to relax in the corridors of Brussels, but some officials believe the eurozone has turned a corner, sharpening the focus on longer-term reforms and structures.Despite a messy bailout of Cyprus ...  Read on...
What Europe's growth challenges mean for Asia
Recent developments in Europe have set off alarm bells and further undermined confidence that Europe can recover in the medium to long term. Given the current difficulties on the continent, about 60 senior executives from various industries in ...  Read on...
Additional Europe manufacturing and economy articles
Economic, business sentiment drop markedly in EU and euro zone in April

German manufacturing returns to contraction in March - PMI

Russia's Manufacturing PMI: Output Growth Slows To Modest Pace in March

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EUROPE HUMAN RESOURCES
EU executive urges higher wages in Germany
A European Commissioner has called on Germany to increase wages more significantly in order to fuel demand at home and throughout the EU. He feared that otherwise the currency union would break apart.European Commissioner for Employment ...  
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Increase in Minimum Salary Requirement for Blue Card German Program
On January 1, 2013, new minimum salary requirements became effective for Blue Card holders in Germany. The annual salary of a first-year blue card holder must be at least EUR46.400 (EUR3.867 per month). Those working in shortage occupation activities ... Read on...
Additional Europe HR articles
Europe should end visa procedures for Turkish business world

UK Government Announces Implementation Dates for Employment Reforms

UK Employment Law Reforms: A New Timetable for 2013 and Beyond

Russia B2B: Changes to Migration Law for Foreigners

Russia's New Five Year Business Visa

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NEW ONLINE COURSE LAUNCHED
"Negotiating Successfully in China" for Procurement and Purchasing Professionals
GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, the leading global business online education platform, today announced the availability of the "Negotiating Successfully in China for Procurement and Purchasing Professionals" by Andrew Hupert.  The online course will be ...
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EUROPE LEGAL AND FINANCE
Introduction of New EU Counterfeit Goods Regulation: Enhancement of an Intellectual Property Right Owner's Protection Against Infringement
The movement throughout Europe of counterfeit goods which infringe intellectual property rights (IPRs) represents a real and growing threat to businesses, consumers and the public at large. The magnitude and escalation of the ...
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Tax Incentives in Russia: Special Economic Zones get serious?
For the last decade or more in Russia, tax incentives have not been a major factor in attracting foreign investors to Russia. However, following on from the profit tax exemption introduced for R&D activity in the Skolkovo Innovation Centre a year ...
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Additional Europe legal and finance articles
Changes in Russia's approach to beneficial ownership forces rethink for companies

CEE private equity: undervalued?

Russia: New Transfer Pricing Rules: one year later

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DOING BUSINESS IN RUSSIA
Doing business in Russia 2013: Your roadmap to successful investments - download guide
KPMG in Russia updated its practical guide that provides a brief economic overview of Russia and introduces the tax and legal issues important for those who are planning to do business in this country. In particular, the brochure includes an ... Read on...
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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ArcelorMittal CEO says high labor, energy costs hurt France
Source: Reuters

Southern Europe's Recession Threatens to Spread North
Source: The New York Times

Germany Isn't Stupid; It Has a French Nightmare
Source: Bloomberg

Daimler cuts 2013 profit forecast
Source: Deutsche Welle

Peugeot Unions Back Job-Cuts Plan as European Deliveries Decline
Source: Bloomberg

Audi is Europe's Top Employer
Source: Auto Spies

What Germany Can Teach the U.S. about Vocational Education
Source: Businessweek
ADDITIONAL EUROPE ARTICLES
Turkey - Free trade agreement with South Korea

Germany: Europe soon no longer number-one trade area

Visa exemption 'accelerated' Turkish exports

Russia: Italy Lists Criteria for Increasing Local Investment

March House Price Rise Biggest in Three Years in England, Wales

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