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FEBRUARY 2024 EDITION
EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE
Europe's EV makers grapple with sluggish sales, China shock

BYD And Chinese EV Win In Europe Might Be Delayed

European carmakers raise £4bn for gigafactories in race to cut reliance on China

German new-car market gets off to strong start amid unclear 2024 outlook

EV Sales Plunge 55% In Germany As Incentives Dry Up

Lords Committee call for an ‘essential’ rapid recharge of UK’s EV strategy

Turkish automotive industry kicks off 2024 with record exports
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
The latest Audio Interview features Dr. Wolfgang Bernhart. Dr. Bernhart has been a Partner at Roland Berger’s Stuttgart office since 2007 and is an expert for automotive topics. He has carried out numerous strategy projects and transformation programs around the world. He helps clients across the whole automotive mobility ecosystem to boost growth and leverage technology, and business model innovations around digitization and eMobility.
Listen to Interview with Dr. Wolfgang Bernhart here
EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

EU needs an industrial strategy for its auto sector, not a piecemeal regulatory approach

Blockade lifted: Germany gives way on EU’s 2040 truck CO2 rules

Advancing automotive with AI and machine vision in Germany and the UK

Britain hits one million EVs – now let’s double it

The 'new Detroit'? Bloomberg warns of electric transition's impact on Czech auto industry

BMW's Diversified Strategy Pays Off Amidst EV Market Challenges

Tesla's German plant produced 6,000 cars in a week -Tagesspiegel

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP: ACCESS OVER 300 AUDIO INTERVIEWS
Listen to any of over 300 Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related business and operational topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, markets and more.
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

M&A in Germany: Distressed Companies and Insolvency Laws
The latest Audio Interview features Phil Hertzog, Managing Director of Germany-based Restructuring Alliance GmbH. Phil has a background of over 40 years as a manufacturing systems innovator and supplier to the automotive industry. Restructuring Alliance focuses on ...

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Managing Considerations When Moving Manufacturing Out of China
This Interview features Dan Harris, Founder & Managing Partner, and Head of China Manufacturing Practice with Harris Bricken, a leading international law firm. He started and operates the China Law Blog, which is regarded as one of the best law blogs on the web today. The ABA Journal named the China Law Blog to its Blawg Hall of Fame (a designation given to the ...

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9 RECORDED WEBINARS: "NEARSHORING: FOCUS ON MEXICO"

NEARSHORING:
"FOCUS ON MEXICO"
Watch these recorded webinars in this 9-webinar series.

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EUROPE: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Chinese EVs set to make bigger splash in Europe with huge new ships

EU Delays Decision on Supply Chain Law After German, Italian Opposition

EU and Germany: Supply chain due diligence - Navigating the evolving landscape

Risks of Overcapacity and Supply-Chain Volatility for EMEA Logistics

Europe’s Diesel Supply Chain Threatened by High Freight Costs

UK Government to launch new unit to enforce export controls and trade sanctions

EU announces new ‘interpretation’ of Canada trade deal in bid to ensure ratification

Europe's road freight spot rates drop below contract rates

US and EU Want Greater Links to Loosen China’s Grip on Critical Minerals

Europe: VAT on imports — update on exempted carriage services and concept of "importer" in the EU/UK
CROSS-BORDER M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE WORLDWIDE
To learn more about all Global M&A deals, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com
EUROPE: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
German-Italian revolt delays EU’s due diligence law

Germany: Action Required – Change of law requires update of your German lobby register entry!

The EU Commission Gets Serious About Foreign Direct Investment Screening

Winning strategy: Why the time is right to invest in Ukrainian FinTech

European M&A Deals: Global trends and growth drivers

UK and European M&A: Predictions for 2024

Is the EU AI Act nearing the finish line?

Protective Packaging: The EU’s Economic Security Package Changes the Landscape in Global Technology Controls
EUROPE: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
German industrial production plunges again

EU agrees ‘historic’ ESG regulatory deal

Europe’s Green Agenda Collides With Geopolitical, Economic Reality

Germany's Days as an Industrial Superpower Are Coming to an End

Africa-to-Europe value chains: How nearshoring can mitigate Europe’s migration crisis and aid energy transition

German government provides additional funding for tech start-ups

Are these the five easiest European countries to start a business?

Europe sets the stage for green manufacturing revolution with net-zero industry act agreement
EUROPE: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Germany's search for skilled workers amid xenophobic image

Where in Europe do people pay the highest taxes?

Europe: HR leaders' role towards ethical AI integration

Business leaders blame skills shortage for Europe’s industrial decline

France: First conviction of a company on the grounds of the French duty of care (devoir de vigilance)

UK employees set to see slip in salary rises in 2024

UK: Guidance on new holiday entitlement rules

France ups language level for residency: Here are the best European countries for English speakers

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"LIVE" & RECORDED WEBINARS
RECORDED WEBINAR (held on November 28, 2023) by East West Associates
"Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Poland"
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9-WEEK RECORDED WEBINAR SERIES (Fall 2023) by Harris Bricken & GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (held on August 24, 2023) by SHRM and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"The Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (Held on Feb. 2) by East West Associates
"Closure, Near-Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export-Oriented China Operations & Supply Chains"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Consolidation, Relocation & Closure of China-based Operations"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR by Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND SECURITY

A Global Benefits Strategy in 5 Steps:
For Auto Industry Professionals
This Interview features Allen Koski, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Insured Nomads, the first insurtech in global benefits. Previously Allen was a Senior Vice President at United Healthcare Global and prior to that instrumental in the growth and development of Cigna Global in roles that ranged across sales and sales leadership ...

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