How Slovakia Became the Detroit of Europe

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As Europe's car manufacturing has shifted from west to east in the past decade, Slovakia has earned a reputation as a Detroit in the heart of Europe.

Volkswagen, Peugeot and Kia either have plants there or are setting up production, taking advantage of cheap labour, low taxation and Slovakia's location.

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How Slovakia Became the Detroit of Europe

But the new plants have now soaked up the available workforce to the point that car makers must now offer incentives and are even starting to seek workers from other countries.

"We see a lack of labour force for certain positions. There...

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