Russia has historically been the most popular destination for manufacturing FDI from rest of Europe countries, however, 2011 has seen a significant decline in the number of projects in the country.
Mixed FDI fortunes for western European
With the UK set to remain the number one destination for FDI projects in western Europe in 2011, projects into the two largest economies in the region, France and Germany, have stagnated.
Belarus seeks investor to help develop its potash production
Belarus reaches out to foreign investors by announcing a tender to commercially develop the production of potash salt in the Petrikov district.
Polish companies push beyond their border
The laissez faire attitude towards outwards foreign direct investment is gradually changing in Poland.
Lyon's small but perfectly formed business environment
In sectors such as green technology and life sciences, Lyon holds a presence for investors that belies its small stature.
Culture title rewards Wallonia's appetite for progress
The Walloon city of Mons in Belgium has been awarded the European Capital of Culture 2015 crown.
View from Europe October/November 2011
Is the traditional model of government to blame for Europe's current economic crisis and could countries function more effectively if leaders drew on intelligence from FDI industries asks Douglas Clark.
In Dispute: Choosing the stage for foreign investment disputes
Luke Petersondiscusses the legal challenges from the world of foreign direct investment.
View from the C-suite: General Electric's man for a crisis
General Electric Europe and North Asia's CEO tells fDiabout the up side of the current global economic malaise.
UK corporates show shifting sentiment towards expansion and capital expenditure
Results from Deloitte's quarterly CFO survey show that many UK corporates are taking fewer risks and concentrating on cost control, as a result of the uncertain economic climate.
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