Some EU member states’ attempts to push for EU legislation to protect “critical infrastructure” from unwanted third-country takeovers has raised concerns of growing protectionism and economic nationalism in the bloc. The European Commission has set…
Leaving EU is a ‘game-changer’ for UK manufacturing with two-thirds of companies believing the instability will be bad for the economy. Deep uncertainty caused by Theresa May’s drive to Brexit has left one in three…
After our members’ Spring meeting in Berlin last week, I was walking past the Bundestag and noticed that the stars of the EU flag flew beside the German national flag. This is not something I…
Learn about the Russian Job Market by watching the On-Demand Seminar, “Job Market Overview and Salary Survey in Russia 2015”, presented by Michael Germershausen, Managing Director, Antal Russia. Seminar Presenter: Tatiana Florina Michael Germershausen…
Automotive supplier executives can learn the best strategies for selecting a manufacturing site in Eastern Europe by watching Csaba Kilian’s On-Demand Seminar. Mr. Kilian, CEO, Association of Hungarian Automotive Industry, produced the Seminar in partnership…
Commenting on the new proposals to tackle corporate tax avoidance announced by the European Commission yesterday, Robin Walduck, Tax Partner at KPMG in the UK said: “The EU’s Anti-Tax Avoidance Package provides a considerable amount…
Customer service, maintenance and spare parts – in a word, aftersales – represent the most profitable business segment for truck manufacturers (OEMs). But suppliers, wholesalers, workshops and players from outside the industry are increasingly trying…
In 2015, 82% of respondents consider themselves as competitive, but only 46% of respondents expect their competitiveness to improve in 2016. We are proud to present you the fourth edition of our survey on French…
In 2016 The National Centre for Research and Development will carry out further competitions for funding research and development projects under the Operational Programme Intelligent Development. Grants for R&D activities are also directed to companies…
British automotive firms have spoken out about why remaining in Europe matters to their businesses in a series of case studies published by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today. Voices on Europe…