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In 1951, in the aftermath of the Second World War, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands came together to found the European Union.

The Global Dynamism Index 2015 ranked the UK as the fifth largest economy in the world. It's home to more than 64 million people. Following a deep, prolonged recession, growth rates have been much greater than those achieved by its European neighbours over recent years. Concerns remain around the UK's place in the European Union, possible Scottish independence and the economic dominance of London. Here you'll find more about doing business in the UK.

The Indonesian government used the fall in the global oil price to remove burdensome fuel subsidies with the savings earmarked for improving social welfare provision and improving infrastructure. The country is the 16th largest economy in the world and home to over 250 million people. Here's some guidance about doing business in Indonesia and its ranking in the Global Dynamism Index 2015.

According to the Global Dynamism Index 2015, Russia is home to over 143 million people and the tenth largest economy in the world. The drop in the global oil price (which, together with gas, accounts for more than 70% of exports) and economic sanctions following the Ukraine crisis have dampened short-term economic growth prospects. Further economic diversification and investment in infrastructure will be vital to restoring competitiveness. Here's some guidance about expanding into Russia.

Brazil is the seventh largest economy in the world and largest in Latin America. It has grown rapidly over the past decade due to an abundance of natural resources and a strong agricultural sector, swelling the middle classes, although investment in transport and power infrastructure are fundamental to ensure its continued economic development. Here is some guidance about doing business in Brazil and how it faired in the Global Dynamism Index 2015.

France has a population of over 66 million people and is the sixth largest economy in the world, the second largest in the Eurozone. The sovereign debt crisis has weighed heavily on growth although there are encouraging signs that the reform agenda is starting to gather momentum. Read about its ranking in the Global Dynamism Index 2015 and explore doing business in the country.