Investment Guide for EU Expansion

The enlargement of the EU is a major economic opportunity for all companies in Europe. This book answers the twenty most important questions on incentive funds, tax, labour and real estate law for each of the ten new member countries, and provides the facts and figures on their competitiveness. First published in German in 2004, it brings all the information up to date and compares the investment conditions in those countries so that readers can make informed decisions when looking to make new investments.

Endorsements from the German edition of the book:

'This investment guide provides the answers to all important questions regarding market entry or regional expansion. The book informs in a succinct, clear and understandable way. A must for all who consider a commitment in the new EU countries. But also for those who want to participate in the discussion about the economic situation of Germany and migration of businesses abroad.' - Dr. Krimphove, Professor of European Business Law, University of Paderborn, Germany

'The expansion of the European Union offers huge chances for a number of industries. This competent and clear structured description of investment and market conditions facilitates strategic market entries in Central and Eastern Europe for companies of any size.' - Ulrich Pascheke, Human Resource Director, Volkwagen Motor Polska, Polkowice, Poland

'The accession of ten new EU members marks a turning point in history: The former communist countries receive the same rights as the old members. This offers many chances for companies as markets open up. Whoever wants to seize them, needs a solid basis of information. This book provides it.' - Dieter Rampl, CEO, HVB Group

'In recent years we find strong and well-defined economic systems in the Central and Eastern European states. The authors describe the market conditions in these countries and point to new possibilities for entrepreneurial commitment. Whoever wants to discover the enlarged Europe from an economic point of view cannot miss out on this book.' - Dr. Klaus Hartmann, CFO, Matav, Hungarian Subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom

Autorentext
RALPH SPILLER is Editor of Handelsblatt, Germany's business and financial daily newspaper, and Co-ordinator of a supplement series on the enlargement of the EU.

JOACHIM WEIDEMANN formerly correspondent at Handelsblatt in middle and eastern Europe, is currently Director of the Georg von Holtzbrinck School of Journalism and internal advisor to the Handelsblatt publishing group.

Inhalt
The Enlargement States Compared Poland: A New Giant Joins the EU The Czech Republic: Between the Problems and Joys of Life Hungary: Reform on a Zig-Zag Course Slovakia: Carpathian Land with Spirit Slovenia: Primus in Central Europe Estonia: The Baltic Tiger Prepares to Spring Latvia: Economic Growth Champion Lithuania: The Long Road Home to Europe Malta: Merging Tradition and Renewal Cyprus: The Divided Mediterranean Island