Business Culture in the European Union
Though the European Union is always perceived as a single economic regional block, it is important to be aware of the existence of a different cultural background that it is mandatory be considered in order to conduct successful business negotiations/transactions within the EU Market. The CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries), published a series of four articles concerning relevant aspects related to the adequate and proper manner in which business may be conducted in each distinct region within the European Union. Now, we make available for you to consult this data. This information is presented in English.
Cross-border Communicating in the EU, Part I: Northern Europe Individualism, Directness, Equality 
(countries: Sweden, Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands)
External Source: CBI News Bulletin, January/February, 2005 No 301 pp. 10-11
Cross-border Communicating in the EU, Part II: Southern Europe Southern Flair
(countries: France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Malt and others)
External Source: CBI News Bulletin, March/April, 2005 No 302, pp. 6-7
Cross-border Communication in the EU, Part III: Western Europe Western Efficiency
(countries: England, Ireland, Germany and Belgium)
External Source: CBI News Bulletin, May/June, 2005 No 303, pp. 6-7
Cross-border Ccommunication in the EU, Part IV: The Eastern Region Not Eastern, but ´Central´ Europe
(countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the Check Republic in the North; Hungary, Slovenia and Greece in the South)
External Source: CBI News Bulletin, July/August, 2005 No 304 pp. 6-7
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