The Automotive Industry and European Integration

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The book explores the contrasting trajectories of car production in Belgium and Spain, highlighting the impact of European integration and economic factors. It examines plant closures in Belgium due to high wages and the decline of major automakers, while detailing Spain's growth spurred by lower wages and expansion strategies. Additionally, it presents three scenarios on how future EU expansion and Brexit could alter the landscape of European car manufacturing over the next decade, aiming to inform scholars and policymakers about potential investment shifts in the auto industry.