EASTERN EUROPE SHIPBUILDING

BY KEITH NUTHALLINTERNATIONAL financial assistance is required in the eastern European shipbuilding and repair industries, if they are to withstand increased competition following the planned entry of their countries to the European Union, a report ordered by the European Commission has concluded.The study examines Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Latvia and Lithuania, taking into account their likely competitiveness once these eastern European countries have gained EU membership. It also makes recommendations regarding required reforms.Comprehensive information was ...


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