Coordinating and shaping European policy
Germany's Constitution states that the Federal Government is responsible for representing the country's interests in the area of European policy. The Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology has two key functions in this respect. more
The European Economy
Through successive rounds of enlargement, the European Union - now with 27 member states - constitutes the largest common market in the world. Two-thirds of the EU's total trade volume takes place between the member states themselves. more
Europe 2020
On 17 June 2010, the European heads of state and government who form the European Council adopted the Europe 2020 strategy - a new European Union strategy for jobs and smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. more