Globalization and World Trade

Germany is a major economic power. What is the source of this strength? And how does Germany fare in international comparisons?

What tasks are the governmental agencies and offices responsible for in Germany and in Europe? Here you will find links to the state, politics and democracy. And you can also contact public authorities and take advantage of services for the citizens.

There have been bottlenecks in the supply of some goods between China and Europe. Why has this happened? We asked the logistics giant Hapag-Lloyd.

How the president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China views the investment agreement and what it means for Europe.

China has signed the world’s largest free trade agreement with other Asian states. Global economics expert Gabriel Felbermayr explains what this means.

Germany actively supports fair business and work practices worldwide – and is also providing concrete help in the corona crisis.

Marko Walde, the delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam, explains why this Southeast Asian country is the ideal business partner right now.

Germany is Spain’s most important trading partner. Imports and exports have slumped during the corona crisis, yet there are some positive signs, too.

South Africa is an important partner for Germany. But the coronavirus crisis is harming economic relations.

The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the East African economy hard – exports to Germany have collapsed.

Preventing child exploitation, monitoring supply chains: How the federal government and initiatives are promoting humane working conditions.

Plans are for a massive free-trade zone in Africa. Africa expert Heiko Schwiderowski explains what this means for German companies and how far the plans have got.