Western Europe
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Turkey’s privatisation plans pick up pace
July 2, 2003As Turkey works towards qualifying for European Union membership, its privatisation programme is moving forward, with profitable state enterprises opening up to foreign investment.
Good forecast in difficult climate
June 9, 2003Finland’s banking sector is the most concentrated in the Nordic region and is tipped to grow faster than its neighbours.
New EC law raises hackles
June 9, 2003Susana Fernández Caro reports on negative responses to the European Commission’s draft legislation promoting ‘responsible lending’.