The European Union is entering a new era. The addition of ten new member states on 1 May 2004 is having a significant impact on almost every industry sector. The preparations companies based in the new member states have made are among the most obvious changes, but companies operating in the...

When the central and eastern European countries join the European Union, steel manufacturers in the region will also have to be fit to face competitive pressures within the EU. The steel industry is already one of the most important sectors in many accession countries. Its share in total...

When the central and eastern European countries join the European Union, steel manufacturers in the region will also have to be fit to face competitive pressures within the EU. The steel industry is already one of the most important sectors in many accession countries. Its share in total...