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Germany in Europe

European policy affects a host of fields for which various ministries in Germany are responsible. To ensure the Federal Government presents a unified stance, there are various coordination mechanisms.

The making of German European policy

Nowadays all policy fields have a European dimension. To be an effective advocate of German interests in Europe, the Federal Government must clearly have efficient mechanisms in place to coordinate its policy.

Participation of the Federal States (Länder) in EU Affairs

The right of the Länder to participate in EU affairs has been strengthened in both content and formal terms as a result of European integration, which also touches upon Länder domestic competencies.

German as an EU language

German is one of the currently 21 EU languages accorded equal status under EEC Council Regulation No. 1 of 1958. The Federal Government is working for German language skills to be recognized as a career-enhancing qualification and has taken steps to make German courses for this target group more attractive.

Bilateral relations with other EU Member States

Alongside the multilateral "Brussels" cooperation between the EU Member States, bilateral relations with the other EU countries continue to play a major role.

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Statistics

Germany in the EU 2006

Federal Statistical Office
December 2006

This report offers answers to a number of questions: Which European economies are growing despite international competition? Which country has invested most in its educational system? How do female employment rates compare from one country to the next? Which member state spends most on its health system? Which governments are balancing their budgets and keeping an eye on public spending?

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