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MARCH 2024 EDITION
EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE
BMW and other German automakers express fear over new EV policy favoring new entrants

Let markets decide, not EU, says Mercedes CEO

Combustion engine ban least popular climate policy in Germany, France, Poland, survey shows

EU Parliament adopts Euro 7 emissions standard

Automotive, tech, and power sector CEOs agree: building a European electric vehicle ecosystem is a team sport

BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share

These Are The Chinese EVs Trying To Take Over Europe. Is The U.S. Next?
THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW
The latest Audio Interview features Allen C. Koski. Mr. Koski is Co-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.
Listen to Interview with Allen Koski here
EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

The global electric car race: Europe needs to wake up!

Europe’s push for self-sufficient Lithium battery production

France inaugurates first of four gigafactories in the north

Europeans are buying more electric cars, but there’s a dire need for affordable options

Roadmap to reduce EU car fleet emissions 86% by 2040

Economic and Market Report: Global and EU auto industry – Full year 2023

Trial of former Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn over diesel scandal set to start in September

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U.K. Car Dealers Turning Away From Used BEVs
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS

The Turkish Automotive Industry: 2023 Review and 2024 Outlook
This Interview features Suheyl Baybali, Executive Partner with Innoway Consulting Ltd. Co. and Vice Chairman of Turkish-Chinese Business Development and Friendship Association. He has also served as Auditing Committee Chairman with TAYSAD, the Automotive Suppliers Association of Turkey. And he is also a former Vice General ...

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M&A in Germany: Distressed Companies and German Insolvency Laws
This 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 acquisition and reorganization of ...

To listen to Interview, visit here.
9 RECORDED WEBINARS: "NEARSHORING: FOCUS ON MEXICO"

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

To learn more about Topics and Speakers, or to access recorded webinars, visit here.
EUROPE: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Chinese carmakers ride a wave into European ports

Scope of EU supply chain rules cut by 70% ahead of key Friday vote

EU approves supply chain human rights law

Entering March: German Galvanized Plain Sheet Prices Drop Amid Economic Woes

Maersk Europe Market Update (March 2024)

New packaging rules set to become law despite Commission objections

Vietnam likely to permit worker unions to appease EU critics

EU institutions reach deal to enforce cross-border traffic offences

cargo-partner unveils Europe-Asia intermodal route
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
Europe’s world-first AI rules get final approval from lawmakers. Here’s what happens next

Germany: Federal Government Expands Access to Capital for Startups

European corporate credit spreads hit two-year low as rate cut hopes shift

Responding to the pandemic: M&A across Europe

EU executive says new corporate tax would target below 0.2% of turnover

Rewarding tax havens? Why Ireland may cash in on OECD reforms

Capital Gains Tax Rates in Europe, 2024

Ukrainian Laws in Wartime
EUROPE: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
EU: Member states have reached agreement on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

European Aluminum Industry Faces Existential Threats

EU gives final green light to critical raw materials strategy

Germany opens programme for climate overhaul of heavy industry

Europe's economy has stalled. But an interest rate cut will likely have to wait for summer

UK: Why firms are bringing their manufacturing back home

Russia's economy is growing, despite sanctions

Streamlining Foreign Subsidies Regulation needed to accelerate EU investment
EUROPE: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Will Germany's wave of strikes stifle economic growth?

Germany's trade unions: What's behind the wave of strikes?

European Union Should Adopt Forced Labor Law

EMEA: HR Privacy Newsletter

At long last, EU countries adopt the platform work directive

France: Equity warrants and management packages - New decision by the French Supreme Court

European Commission takes the first step in the legislative process to strengthen the rights of European Works Councils

Czech Republic: HR/Employment law update

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EXAMPLE: Bring engineering or manufacturing talent from your foreign operations to the U.S. for on-job-training for periods of up to 18 months. Foreign operations can include India, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, UK, China, Thailand, and many other countries.

To download the "Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program" Brochure for companies, visit here.

Recorded Webinar (held on August 24): To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, visit here.
"LIVE" & RECORDED WEBINARS
RECORDED WEBINAR by East West Associates
"Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Poland"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

9-WEEK RECORDED WEBINAR SERIES (Fall 2023) by Harris Bricken & GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"Nearshoring: Focus on Mexico"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR by SHRM and GlobalAutoIndustry.com
"The Global Automotive Industry Traineeship Program"
To learn more or to watch recorded webinar, visit here.
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 ...

To listen to Interview, visit here.

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