This document provides a 133-page report on European shopping centers in 2012. It details key trends such as a return to shopping center development after delays in 2011, with over 6 million square meters of new space added. The report also notes that older, poorly-located shopping centers may struggle due to unemployment, while refurbishment and redevelopment are becoming more common than new construction. Major markets for new development are seen as Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and Turkey. The report provides an overview of the largest shopping center owners, operators, and developers in Europe as well as insights into individual company strategies and portfolios.