EUROPE'S FUTURE
Mega Europe
25 states, 450 million citizens. The EU expansion will challenge both East and West
Online Extra: The New Entrants in a Nutshell
From Cyprus to Slovenia, here's a rundown of the 10 countries that will soon be joining the EU
Romano Prodi: "Enlargement Is a Necessity" (extended)
The EC chief says EU expansion, by knitting countries together, stands as a bulwark against the "European temptation" of totalitarianism
GE in Hungary: No Rhapsody
Its units feel the sting of tough EU rules
Online Extra: Q&A with Hungarian Banker Gyorgy Suranyi
Despite skeptics' fears, he says EU enlargement costs "would not be excessive" since the spending would generate new demand
The Czech Republic: Minicar Muscle
The town of Kolin gets a hot new plant
A Czech Vet That's Ready to Rumble
Auto parts maker Brano Group isn't afraid of global competition
Online Extra: The Two Faces of the Czech Republic
Prosperous Prague is ready for the EU, but in the poor north and east, exposure to real competition will inflict deep pain
Go East, Retailer
Metro's warehouse-style stores are a huge hit
Polish Steel's Factory Fears
It's a painful transition for the mill town of Nowa Huta
Farming: Stunted Hopes in Poland
Agricultural subsidies will be meager
Estonia's Quick-Change Artists
The former Soviet republic already fits in with the EU
Moscow: A Bear Hug for Europe
Russia is capitalizing on EU expansion
A Dutch Retreat?
Qualms among pols could jeopardize EU enlargement
Online Extra: Eastern Europe's World-Class Brainpower
The region is luring foreign R&D investment not just with low costs but with quality scientists and technicians
Online Extra: A Painful Initiation to the Euro Club
East European candidates are eager for monetary union, but meeting its requirements could exact a high economic price
Online Extra: Enlargement, through a German Lens
Overeager EU expansionists would do well to look at German reunification's mixed results over the last 12 years
Commentary: Who Really Speaks for Europe
As the euro zone grows, will market forces or socialization rule the day?
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EUROPE'S BEST FUNDS
Mining the Silver Lining
Offshore fund managers find plenty of thriving consumer stocks
despite sluggish growth in Western Europe and the U.S.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL
Meet Europe's Next Central Bank Chief
He's Frenchman Jean-Claude Trichet, who has already been ordained to
succeed Wim Duisenberg at the ECB in July, 2003
SPECIAL REPORT
The Stars of Europe
50 leaders at the forefront of change
FINANCE
Emerging Markets Take Wing
Suddenly, Asia and Eastern European funds are flying high
FUND Q&A
Finding Value in Eastern Europe
Jack Arnoff of Pictet Eastern European Fund is cashing in on Russia's
reforms and Poland's and Hungary's possible entry into the EU
SPECIAL REPORT
Russia's New Wealth
Moscow's biznesmen want to move into farming, banking, and more.
BUSINESSWEEK INVESTOR
Emerging Markets: No Longer Down and Out
Many of these bourses have regained their shine
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