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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
Turkey 2014 Automotive Executives Survey
KPMG Turkey 2014 Automotive Executives Survey, now in its second edition, provides an opportunity to evaluate the developments and trends for the years 2013 to 2014, while reflecting the expectations and views of ...    Read on...
Russia: Chasing the bear
Russia is a notoriously tough market to crack, but EGR Group has successfully made its name there - and become the leader in its field. Long-distance vision: An intrepid approach to new markets has always been the ...     Read on...
Poland: Automotive industry - Quarterly report
We are pleased to announce the new quarterly automotive report prepared by KPMG in Poland and the Polish Automotive Industry Association. The attached publication (Q4 2014 edition) summarises the current condition and key trends ...    Read on...
Additional Europe automotive articles

- Autos: Western European Growth Continues into Q4 (2014)
- Autos: Total European Production Remains Stable in October (2014)
- Turkey can produce domestic car: Pro-gov't businessman
- Russian car dealers: "Our western partners are planning to reduce sales by 30%"
- 14% growth forecast for the West European Trailer Market with more to come 

 

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
EU support for first production facilities is missing, says ST COO 
The closing presentation of the European Nanoelectronics Forum 2014 was given, appropriately, by the man leading the charge to restore Europe's technology manufacturing competitiveness."CATRENE, ECSEL and H2020 ...   Read on...
Central European factory output shines alongside euro zone gloom
Central European factory output accelerated in November, with rising domestic demand, relatively low debt and falling oil prices helping the region outperform the stagnating euro zone.Poland's manufacturing PMI rose to 53.2 last month, it ...     Read on...
Central European Factory Output Shows Resistance to Russia Sanctions
Manufacturing in Poland, ex-communist central Europe's largest economy, returned to growth in October, starting to catch up with stronger expansion in the Czech Republic and Hungary in a sign of regional robustness in the face of Russian ...    Read on...
Additional manufacturing and economy articles
- Ukraine: The economic sanctions - an analysis
- Ireland Set to Top Euro Zone Growth Table This Year and Next    
   

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FINANCE, TAX & INVESTMENT
Ireland Tax Alert - Finance Bill 2014: Impact on multinational corporations

Ireland's Finance Bill 2014 was published on 23 October 2014, to bring into effect the budget announced on 14 October. Significant measures relevant to the multinational sector are included in the Finance Bill, such as ...     Read on... 

European attractiveness survey 2014: An extract on emerging markets

In Playing catch-up, we take a close look at the role that emerging markets have played in Europe's FDI story. Our report provides insight for companies' investment plans, particularly directed toward Europe's emerging markets ...     Read on... 

Additional finance, tax and investment articles

- Ruble on Track for Biggest One-Day Fall Since 1998 Crisis
- Changes to EU VAT place of supply rules coming in 2015 

   

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EUROPE HUMAN RESOURCES
German Government May Say 'Nein' To After Work Emails

All of us are familiar with the sound a smartphone makes when an email or text has arrived. Our somewhat Pavlovian response is to pick up the device, see who the message is from and read it.In Germany, a growing number of these emails ...    Read on...

It's Not Easy To Rent An Automatic Car In Europe - Here's How I Finally Did It

I recently traveled to Italy. I knew I'd have to drive there, but I was nervous about driving in a country that's notorious for its aggressive drivers. I wasn't sure how I'd navigate new roads, signs written in a foreign language, and using ...    Read on...

Additional European human resources articles

- Eurozone unemployment a persistent headache
- UK: Skills shortage for businesses impacts economy by £18billion
- Two-day Lufthansa strike prelude to Christmas transport threat by German unions
- UK Immigration Update - Changes to immigration rules
- UK: Guide to Directors' Remuneration 2014
- Swiss vote 'no' on immigration limits 

 

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EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: EXPANDING SALES
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EUROPE UPDATE: GLOBAL HEADLINES

 

German Manufacturing Contracts As PMI Eases To 17-Month Low
Source: RTT News

France wants to phase out diesel-powered passenger cars
Source: Automotive News

Hundreds of flights canceled as Lufthansa pilots strike again
Source: Deutsche Welle

EU falls behind US as top destination for skilled migrants
Source: Financial Times

Germany Bets on 'Smart Factories' to Keep Its Manufacturing Edge
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Poland Puts Up Hurdle to Cameron Bid for EU Immigration Curbs
Source: Bloomberg News

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ADDITIONAL EUROPE ARTICLES

 

- Reinventing growth in Europe: Time for business unusual
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