AUGUST 2025 EDITION

EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE

Industry under pressure: Europe’s shrinking global role


EU-US tariff agreement: ACEA supports de-escalation, awaits details of the deal


Can Europe’s Domestic Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturers Gain a Firm Foothold in the 800 GWh Race?


EU rules out production aid in blow to battery, cleantech industry


Automotive decline hits Europe component market, says DMASS


Europe’s automotive industry at a crossroads


The European Automotive Industry at a Crossroads – SMEs and Foundries Under Pressure

THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

"Reach, Impact and Size of the UK Motorsport Industry" with Chris Aylett

The latest Audio Interview with Ron Hesse features Chris Aylett, who became Chief Executive of the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) in 1998. Since when, he has led it to become the world’s leading business organisation serving this engineering, technology and sports entertainment industry. His extensive international business experience, gained from leading his own business group and international trade associations, has allowed him to build an exceptionally widespread global network of key industry contacts. He has personally developed and promoted the MIA and its members around the world, regularly leading successful business development visits to the USA, Europe, Japan and other markets ...

EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Central and East European automotive sector’s collective voice strengthened as ACEA Automotive Hub launches


Powering the Periphery: The Future of the Central and Eastern European Auto Industry


Mercedes Announces Plans to Build Hungary’s Largest Car Factory


Europe’s carmakers still nervous despite EU-US trade deal


Thousands Of Cars Piling Up At European Ports And It Could Get Much Worse


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China Speed: How Chinese Companies Accelerate Product Development and Enable Faster Time-to-Market

This Interview features Lukas Hofmann, Partner in Roland Berger’s global Operations platform, based in Frankfurt, Germany. Lukas is part of the leadership team of RB's competence clusters on “Supply Chain & Logistics” and “Innovation, Engineering & Product”. With over a decade of ...


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DOJ Escalates Customs Fraud Enforcement Under False Claims Act 

This Interview features Jennifer Beidel, former SDNY federal prosecutor turned white collar criminal defense lawyer at Dykema Gossett in Detroit. She regularly leads global investigative and litigation teams in matters raising white collar criminal issues across a variety of ...


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China’s Rocky Road into the German Car Market: Challenges, Chances, & Strategic Levers

This Interview features Dr. Michael Putz, an industry expert with over a decade of experience in the automotive sector. As Managing Partner of automodicted, a thought-leading boutique consultancy based in Munich, Germany, he ...


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EUROPE: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

What opponents of the EU-US trade deal get wrong


Progress in export license processing, but risk of rare earth supply chain disruptions remains significant


German SMEs fear tariffs impact


Europe's Ports Grapple with 'Uniquely Disruptive' Summer


Will EU lose out as SE Asia strikes trade deals with US?


UK: Government issues new modern slavery guidance on supply chain transparency


Brenner Base Tunnel and Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link: Two Tunnels to Unite Europe


Low water levels amid grueling drought limit European shipping operations — here's how it could impact you


EUROPE: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Guide to Private Credit in Europe


Update on Tax Legislation in Germany and the EU


EU: Design protection beyond functionality - The EU General Court's rulings in the Decathlon mask case


Wave of bankruptcies sweeps across Germany


Navigating German FDI Rules


Switzerland: What Swiss sanctions mean for IP rights


Doing Business in Poland 2025 (download Guide)


European Union tightens rules on e-commerce and non-EU product safety


GLOBAL M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE GLOBALLY

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EUROPE: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

Eurozone manufacturing sector regains momentum, rising to 19.8 in July, but caution remains


Europe sets its sights on multi-billion-euro gigawatt factories as it plays catch-up on AI


EU Commission Unveils New Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry


EU fab tool makers get reprieve in EU-U.S. tariffs deal — ASML and others to be exempted from 15% duty


The trade deal with America shows the limits of the EU’s power


Europe’s tech start-up superstars


CECIMO and partners publish European Additive Manufacturing manifesto


How “America First” AI Holds an Open Hand to Europe


EUROPE: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Will Germany raise retirement age beyond 67?


EU: Political agreement reached on strengthened rights for European Works Councils


EU: Specific regulation of technological impact on the workforce ahead?


Luxembourg keeps top spot for EU minimum wage


UK: Significant restrictions on non-disclosure agreements amongst new government amendments to the Employment Rights Bill


UK: Government publishes call for evidence on unpaid internships and volunteers


How many bank holidays does France get vs Europe and US?


UK: Timetable for implementation of the Employment Rights Bill published


GLOBAL M&A OF THE WEEK: COMPANIES FOR SALE IN GERMANY

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