Description
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. 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. 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
