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NOVEMBER 2024 EDITION

EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE

EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies


EU not close to deal with China on EV tariffs, officials say


Fuel for Thought: How EU Tariffs Will Impact the Battery Electric Vehicle Market


Electrification Could Cost Almost 200,000 German Auto Jobs By 2035


Morocco surpasses China and Japan as top car exporter to Europe


German car makers are struggling in China as the nation favours its own


Has Congo’s cobalt boom caught Europe off guard?

THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW

The latest Audio Interview with Ron Hesse features Dr. Doug Sparks, CEO of M2N Technologies LLC, a consulting firm specializing in semiconductors, MEMS and sensors, including their supply chains. He has just published a new book, A Decade in the Chinese Semiconductor Industry: An American’s Story. Doug was the CTO of Hanking Electronics which built a high-volume wafer fab in Shenyang, China. In addition to China, he has international semiconductor business experience in Japan and Europe as well as the US in medical, industrial, aerospace, consumer and automotive markets. He also founded NanoGetters, a microchip packaging company which was acquired by Materion. He worked at Delphi and General Motors ...

Listen to Interview with Dr. Doug Sparks here

EUROPE: AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Volkswagen stands by German factory closure plan


EU: New commercial vehicle registrations: vans +8.5%, trucks -7.5%, buses +16% in the first three quarters of 2024


EU: New car registrations: -6.1% in September 2024; year-to-date battery-electric market sales -5.8%


The technological revolution is not electric: 10 European car brands will disappear by 2035


Mercedes reveals plans to cut costs by several billion euros per year


CATL in talks to set up battery recycling operations in Europe


Strong car registrations data for October in CEE


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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS


Lithium-ion Battery Value Chain in Europe

This Interview features Expert Guest Dr. Wolfgang Bernhart, 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 ...


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Distressed German Companies:

How To Create M&A Opportunities with Exceptional Values

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. He maintains a legal residence in Germany and the USA ...


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The Mexico Sale Leaseback Market: Why is it Becoming so Prevalent?

This Interview “China Manufacturing Risks: They Just Keep Growing” features Dan Harris. Mr. Harris is Founder and Partner, Harris Sliwoski, a leading international law firm. He is internationally regarded as a leading authority on legal matters related to doing business in emerging markets ...


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EUROPE: SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

Embracing Automation Strategically at EU Ports


Project to Build First Hydrogen-Power Containership Receives EU Funding


WorldACD: Rates spike from Europe to Americas lifts global prices


EU-Mercosur trade deal: Winners and losers in Europe


Car carriers need time to adjust to latest specifications for vehicle and truck lashing equipment


Russia-Austria gas spat stokes fears of new EU energy crisis


'I took a cruise ship to Europe's new £1.3bn mega port - it was simply incredible'


Rediscovering the Silk Road: New Air Freight Route from China to Europe via Tashkent, Uzbekistan


MEXICO INDUSTRIAL MARKET TRENDS REPORTS

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Market Size: Get a clear picture of the overall size of the industrial market in each region, calculated based on existing buildings.

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Absorption: Track the market’s absorption rate, which indicates how quickly available space is being leased or purchased, and how much of total construction is occupied upon delivery.

Rental Rates: Get insights into current asking and effective rental rates for industrial properties.

Construction Activity: Stay informed of new industrial developments in each market.


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EUROPE: FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

EU looks to change rules on technology transfer, patent pools


European tech deals boom in tough fundraising market — Dealspeak EMEA


How Can Companies Tackle Europe’s AI and Data Protection Rules?


EU Inc: A Vision for a Unified European Corporate Structure


VAT Rates in Europe 2024


Discrimination still hampering cross-border payments, says Revolut boss


Germany: trends emerging from established national FDI regime


Sweden: evaluating the new FDI Act after its first year


CROSS-BORDER M&A: COMPANIES FOR SALE WORLDWIDE
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EUROPE: MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

China Surpasses Germany in Industrial Robot Density, Challenging Europe’s Manufacturing Leader


Germany business morale worsens further: Is industrial competitiveness at risk?


Euroviews. Standing open-armed, UK is choosing investment over decline


Future of European Manufacturing: Ready for 2030? Seven paths to success


Starmer ramps up post-Brexit reset with recruitment of EU relations ‘sherpa’


France has become less attractive to foreign investors, report says


Germany is ‘kaput’: Why the economic model no longer works in the proud country of automobiles


The European Turkish Trade & Investment Council: A New Era in Enhancing EU-Türkiye Economic Relations


EUROPE: HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Slovak unemployment at historic low in October


Workers in this country endure Europe's longest commute. How does your country compare?


The level of unemployment in the countries of the European Union and the Eurozone falls


Expats Rate European Cities In New 2024 Survey About Living Abroad


Italy's New 'Digital Nomad Visa' Is Here — Who Qualifies and How to Apply


Barcelona Protesters Demand Urgent Action on Rising Rents Amid Spain’s Housing Crisis


Give EU youth a chance: IRU advocates for opportunities in road transport


Youth unemployment rate in the United Kingdom from 2nd quarter 1992 to 3rd quarter 2024, by gender


CROSS-BORDER M&A: INVESTORS LOOKING TO BUY WORLDWIDE

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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & TRAVEL INSURANCE, AND SECURITY


What is Different in Post-Covid Years for Expats & Int'l Business Travelers

This Interview features Allen Koski, 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 ...


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