If hex 0101 is in the northwest corner of the map, then I think the directions stated in 2.02 are backwards:
The Combine player sets up first. His setup area is on the east
[should read west] side of the board, in hex columns 01 through
04. . . .
The Paneuropean player then sets up in the same way, but on the
west [should read east] side of the board, in hex columns 12
through 15. . . .