Germany and Globalization

Germany has made no secret of its backing for continued globalization, and it has implemented numerous economic and labour policies that have encouraged global growth despite varying threats to its domestic economy. As one of the most developed countries in the world, it stands to benefit more than most as global trade barriers are dropped and interconnectedness increases. This is evidenced in our study “Who Profits Most from Globalization”.

However, German economic, political and social interconnection is inextricably tied to the European Union’s globalization attitudes, with concerns over a possible Grexit and Brexit currently dominating headlines. This plays into long-standing fears over Germany’s demographics, with an ageing population and shrinking workforce cited as key factors in the country’s future policy. Additionally, the debates surrounding the TTIP and other mega-regional trade agreements have also impacted confidence in Germany’s globalization approach.

Here at the Global Economic Dynamics Project, our team of experts aims to examine and analyse both German globalization and European globalization in the domestic and international context. Our products, services, and economic studies are made available to anyone with an interest in globalization in Germany. Additionally, working with leading scientists, research institutes, and the latest tools allows us to present complex data on a broad range of economic dynamics in a simplified, easy-to-access format.