The Polish government is defiant over its new taxes on large multinationals, despite protests from the EC and a downgrade by Moody’s.
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Post-Brexit London still preferred by US tech firms
A survey has found US tech chiefs still prefer London to its European peers, citing human talent, language and easy access to finance.
Taking France to the world
Axelle Lemaire, the French minister of state for the digital sector and innovation, tells Sebastian Shehadi why France is emulating the US to think globally in its bid to boost its fintech sector at home and abroad.
In Dispute: Slovakia aims to reduce lawsuits by tightening treaty language
Burnt by a series of legal writs from investors, Slovakia has been redesigning its investment protection treaties, starting with its pact with Iran.
FDI flows from China into Russia hit new high in 2015
Chinese FDI into Russia reached a new peak last year, reports Julia Klotzer.
Cologne real estate: keeping up with growing demand
With a rising population fuelling demand for housing and a commercial sector in rude health, the real estate market in Cologne is a hive of activity. Natasha Turak explains how much of the required investment is coming from foreign investors.
Could Cologne's insurance industry benefit from Brexit fallout?
With the UK's financial services firms weighing up their options following the Brexit referendum, could Cologne be set to benefit from an exodus of insurance companies from London? Natasha Turak takes a look
Cologne's drive to become start-up hotspot
Long a centre for traditional businesses, Cologne is determined to make itself a leading destination for start-up and tech firms. The potential for collaboration between these old and new industries could be what gives the city an edge over its rivals, finds Natasha Turak
Cologne’s BioCampus extends its remit to other disciplines
Cologne's biotech centre BioCampus is branching out from its original purpose. Director André van Hall tells Natasha Turak why an interdisciplinary approach is the way forward.
Tech-driven companies central to Cologne's future
Ute Berg, general manager of BioCampus Cologne and deputy mayor for economic development and real estate, explains to fDi how innovation and technology are vital for the future prosperity of the city.
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