Latest articles from Douglas Clark

View from Europe: Europe starts to feel the tech effect

Technology is accounting for a growing proportion of the European economy, and its influence is extending into a range of sectors, including retail, financial services and consumer goods.

View from Europe: a reshoring revolution?

Politicians in Europe are waxing lyrical about the growing reshoring trend, but early signs suggest that it will not provide the continent with the sort of economic boost that it needs.

View from Europe: A changing tide for logistics

Historical trade flows have shaped the European logistics industry, but with the increase in trade with Asia, the industry may be about to undergo some serious changes.

View from Europe: the importance of retail

The retail industry is getting greater recognition and support from European governments, and with increasing crossborder activity, retail FDI is now the talk of the town.

View from Europe: an open data opportunity

The opening up of data across Europe presents the continent's companies with the opportunity to better sell themselves to investors.

View from Europe: automotive industry needs to address overcapacity

Europe's automotive industry plays a significant part in the region's economy, but manufacturing capacity needs restructuring. 

View from Europe: October/November 2013

City partnerships are vital for Europe's urban centres if they are going to keep up with their developing world counterparts.

View from Europe: June/July 2013

European industry would do well to emulate the region’s aerospace success.

View from Europe – April/May 2013

The six 'key enabling technologies' are likely to prove vital in turning science into business.

View from Europe February/March 2013

New generation space and location preferences have benefited Europe's city centres, which account for the majority of FDI into the continent.

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