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Volkswagen plans integrated mobility concept in Rwanda; vehicle production in Kenya

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The assembly facility is flexibly designed and offers the possibility of investigating the production of further models in the event of positive developments in the new car market. In addition, the Volkswagen Group recently announced plans to start vehicle production in Algeria. Kenya is an opportunity market in Africa.

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Opinion: Saudis Could Face An Open Revolt At Next OPEC Meeting

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million barrels per day in 1H 2015, in part because as Russia's economy contracted, reducing domestic crude demand to 3.47 As we have pointed out, RBC Capital’s fragile five , Algeria, Libya, Nigeria, Iraq and Venezuela, the pain is intense. Market” forces include many components. million barrels/day in 2014 to 7.55 MMbbls/day.

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Europe moves forward on the Energy Union; transport key element

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Today, we set in motion a fundamental transition towards a low-carbon and climate-friendly economy, towards an Energy Union that puts citizens first, by offering them more affordable, secure, and sustainable energy. The European Council will discuss the Energy Union at its meeting in March 2015. Europe needs to make the right choices now.