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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
Carmakers drive across central eastern Europe's frontiers
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German auto firms try to nurture Silicon Valley boldness
In 1888, Bertha Benz made the first road trip, from Mannheim, Germany, driving a pioneering car built by her husband, Karl.In 2013, Mercedes-Benz retraced Bertha Benz's route using an autonomous S-class concept that piloted the ...    Read on...
How Effective Packaging Drives Down Automotive Supply Chain Costs
The annual sustainability report, from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, paints a very positive picture of the sector, which is enjoying growth across manufacturing output, workforce, export values and vehicle sales ...     Read on...
Additional Europe automotive articles
- SAG 23: Heavy-Duty Vehicle Weight Restrictions in the EU: Enforcement and Compliance Technologies
- German prosecutors launch VW tax evasion probe
- Fines for Dodging Russia's New Truck Tax Temporarily Abolished, May Be Slashed Ninefold
- Poland: Automotive Industry. Edition Q4 2015
- Autos: Western European Recovery Continues in October
- Germans testing 23 car brands for emissions cheating
 
MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & SUPPLY CHAIN
European Supply Chains: A 2015 Retrospective 
We are about to close another very exciting year in Europe that has had--and will continue to have--a huge impact on supply chains and their performance.GDP growth in the EU remains weak, despite massive stimulus and the recent ...   Read on...
China to Europe Rail Strategy Struggling - Due to Deadheading
But China will be Patient, Experts Say, in Building Out Ambitious Strategy.In 2011, technology giant HP pioneered the use of rail transport to move goods from inland Chinese manufacturing sites to European markets.Now, as rail ...     Read on...
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Global businesses must consider action as UK Government publishes guidance on transparency in supply chains
The UK Government has today released its practical guidance for organisations on the new and radical legislation requiring transparency in supply chains under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA).  It has also published legislation bringing ...     Read on...
Additional manufacturing, economy and supply chain articles
- Euro zone business activity expands despite attacks
- European Migration Crisis Costs at Least $1 Billion in Shipping Disruption
- Russia's current economic downturn: a 360° view
- Spain overtakes France as the eurozone's problem child 
   
US: New Challenges To IP Owners From 3-D Printing
IP attorney presents risks and opportunities to automotive industry worldwide from 3D Printing ...     Read on...
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HUMAN RESOURCES & TALENT MANAGEMENT
German Managers Not Strengths-Focused
Helping employees to set and achieve goals is a crucial responsibility for managers. But to encourage excellence, it's important for managers to do more than hand their workers a job description or a list of tasks to be accomplished ...  Read on... 
UK: Guide to Directors' Remuneration 2015
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Additional HR and talent management articles
- Turkey: AKP's 1,300-lira minimum wage pledge challenges business world
- Why migration is necessary to unlock European growth  
 

 

FINANCE AND TAX
EU Commission announces final decisions on state aid investigation into the Netherlands and Luxembourg tax rulings
On October 21, 2015 the European Commission announced its final decisions on its State aid investigations into transfer pricing rulings granted by the Netherlands and Luxembourg to companies in the Starbucks and Fiat Finance ...    Read on...
EU Interchange Fee Caps Could Spark Drift From Individual-Pay Cards
The European Union's interchange fee regulation-which, starting in December, caps at 0.3 percent the interchange fee MasterCard and Visa issuers can charge on credit cards-will cause a scaleback on individual-pay corporate ...    Read on...

 

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Business Destination Germany - Benefiting from the Opportunities of Europe's Largest National Economy
Investment decisions are tough. Germany offers a wide range of opportunities. A KPMG analysis shows why now is the best time to become part of "Made in Germany".Germany is well known as an exporting nation. However, it is also a top ...    Read on...
Exporters: don't overlook eastern Europe
Strong economies, well-educated workforces and a growing middle class make emerging Europe ripe for trade.SMEs looking to open up new European markets could be missing a trick if they head straight to the established western ...    Read on...
Russia Restricts Use of Foreign Software in Battle for 'Information Sovereignty'
Russian officials will be barred from using foreign software from next year if a Russian version exists. The move, which is aimed at boosting Russia's national security and the country's tech industry, could cost foreign firms hundreds of ...    Read on...
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ADDITIONAL ARTICLES
 
- Current developments in the key real estate markets in Europe
- Paris attacks renew scrutiny of Europe's open borders
- German Parliament approves national Data Retention Act
- UK poll shows slight majority for Brexit     

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