Globalization and World Trade

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.

In Davos, experts from the fields of politics and business will be discussing a new economic form. Professor Jens Südekum explains the issues involved.

Here you‘ll find relevant web pages on the job market, professional training and setting up business in Germany.

The German government has set up a unique help desk to give companies support with establishing sustainable supply chains.

This is where you’ll find out more about the policies, institutions, values and goals of a united Europe.