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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
Chinese investors buy up German auto parts firms
Chinese investors are increasingly buying German firms - for example, car parts manufacturers behind one-of-a-kind technology. Is there reason for concern?It's hot and loud on the factory floor of Boge Elastmetall, and it smells ...    Read on...
EU's Almunia says more cartel fines on way for car parts makers
European Union regulators are ready to penalise several car parts suppliers found guilty of price fixing, Europe's antitrust chief said on Friday, continuing a crackdown in tandem with other authorities against cartels in the sector ...     Read on...
Returning to Growth - A look at the European automotive aftermarket
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), in collaboration with the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), has investigated the dynamics of the European automotive aftermarket. This study surveyed executives of European automotive manufacturers ...    Read on...
Additional Europe automotive articles

- Poland: The Automotive Industry - Quarterly report
- Autos: Western European Demand Expands in August
- Autos: European Production Tracking Towards Estimates in Q3
- UK car exports accelerate past five million
 
 

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
EU adopts new sanctions against Russia
By way of update, the new EU Sanctions package entered into force on Friday. The new measures include further restrictions on: (i) dual-use goods and technology to specified entities, (ii) the provision of services in relation to projects ...   Read on...
Grants for manufacturing in Eastern Europe
When it's about industrial site selection, grants can be the mousse on the cake. I don't suggest to make a decision based on grants only, but why shouldn't calculate with free money when some governments provide it?   View 13-page ...     Read on...
Casting Production Trends in Europe
Data pulled from the Modern Casting 47th Census of World Casting Production indicates that while Europe maintains a firm place in world casting production, poor market performances in the latter half of 2012 diminished the region's ...    Read on...
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- European IC manufacturing increase scuppered
- Spanish Manufacturing Grows for Ninth Straight Month
 
 

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DOING BUSINESS IN ...
Putin Seeks Ways to Cut Russia Off From the Internet

Russia's Security Council will convene on Monday to discuss the government's ability to isolate the Russian segment of the internet from the global network during times of crisis, such as military action or foreign-sponsored protests ...     Read on... 

Investment in Turkey 2014 (Guide)

This publication "Investment in Turkey - 2014", compiled by KPMG Turkey's Tax Practice, aims to provide general outline of the Turkish tax environment in which foreign investors consider investing and doing business in Turkey ...     Read on... 

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EUROPE HUMAN RESOURCES
German Labor Costs Growth Accelerates In Q2

Germany's labor costs growth increased in the second quarter after easing a quarter ago, Destatis reported Monday. Labor costs per hour worked rose 1.7 percent annually after expanding 0.5 percent in the first quarter. Quarter-on- ...    Read on...

UK Employment Law Changes - What's Coming Into Force on 1 October?

A quick reminder of the employment law changes taking place on 1 October 2014. The National Minimum Wage rates applying from 1 October:- The adult rate for workers aged 21 and over will ...    Read on...

Additional European human resources articles

- How to Drive in Europe
- Europe's labor market may top U.S.
- Czech Rep.: Social Security Agreements with India and Russia
- UK: Expat Tax Changes to Trigger Rise in QROPs Demand
- Switzerland: Expats Boost High Rise in Swiss Population
 

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EUROPE UPDATE: GLOBAL HEADLINES

 

Central, East Europe Brace for Energy Shortages as Russian Gas Flows Fall
Source: The Wall Street Journal

 

European Car-Parts Makers Support China Moves on Spare Parts
Source: The Wall Street Journal

 

Ford to cut Fiesta output in Germany as Europe demand cools
Source: Automotive News

 

Europe's slump creates new opportunities at the top
Source: Automotive News Europe

 

Europe's Weak Because It's Uncompetitive
Source: BloombergView

 

Euro-Zone Manufacturing Slows
Source: The Wall Street Journal

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ADDITIONAL EUROPE ARTICLES

- Multiple: European private equity watch - Record high for IPO exits (Q2, 2014)
- Germany: Legislation to implement EU VAT package adopted
- CIOs in Europe Say BYOD Is Stalling
- Germany: Lower Tax Court of Muenster rules on intragroup use of trademarks
- IT Outsourcing Boom Boosts Struggling Bulgaria
 

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