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In Italy, Old Europe Meets New
Barilla Group chairman, Guido Barilla, says understanding Italian culture is key to doing business there
Germany's Demand for Precision
Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice President of Audi of America, says the meticulous nature of Germans drive success there
The Dutch Relaxed Atmosphere
Gerard Kleisterlee, President and CEO, Royal Philips Electronics, says the Netherlands is among the easiest European nations in which to do business
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