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union of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic in an own country of 80 million of habitants would form a wonderful and powerful economy. Other thought that it would be the contrary: thinking that the union of these two states so different economically would conduce inevitably the new strong Germany toward an economical fiasco. 18 years after the country reunification, what can we say about this discussion? Can we speak today about a Germany totally reunited that is if there

Germany is the largest country in Europe[1]and it is the fourth largest economy in the world. Germany. Its economy is well developed for producing goods and services particularly in the industry area such as electronic and communication equipment, vehicles, engineering products… Owing to its geographical location, Germany is an interface to the new markets of Southern and Eastern Europe, but also beyond the borders of Europe. In regards with the international trade, Germany represents 9%[2] of

out from two different histories and cultures 3 A) Wage regulation from 1949 to 1990 in France and in Germany 3 B) Main features of the current systems in France and in Germany which have been inherited from their historical context 6 Two systems that are today simultaneously questioned 7 A) Why does France want to be inspired by the German’ system? 7 B) Why does Germany want to be inspired by the French system? 13 Would a standard minimum wage in Europe be a solution? 16

choosing the right technology to match the strategy adopted?... Please perform the tasks and answer the questions below: 1. Make a brief SWOT of France and/or Germany, in May 1940. 2. Draw a table of technology competitive advantages and disadvantages for France and/or Germany. 3. Recommend a strategy for France and/or Germany, taking the given technologies into account. 4. What kind of changes would you bring to these technologies in order to implement the strategy that you recommend

Order Number 56 of the Soviet Military Administration (9 May 1949) On 9 May 1949, the Soviet Military Administration in Germany specifies the measures concerning the lifting of the Berlin Blockade on 12 May 1949. United States-Department of State. Documents on Germany 1944-1985. Washington: Department of State, [s.d.], S. 258-260. United States of America Department of State http://www.ena.lu/order_number_56_soviet_military_administration_1949-3-16867 Legende: Quelle: Urheberrecht: URL: www

Curtain".In August of 1961, the East German government built a wall between East and West Berlin to halt large numbers of defections and to prevent East Berliners commuting to the West. It was later extended along the entire border between East Germany and West Germany. The Berlin wall was one of the most visible signs of the cold war and has become a symbol of the Iron Curtain and totalitarianism. The origin of the term “iron curtain” was borrowed by politicians and possibly their speech writers from

won a landslide victory in 1945 showing perhaps that things had definitely changed during the war and that British society would never be the same again. Contents: The Treaty of Versailles Abroad: events leading up to WW2 the situation in Germany Russia the Abyssinian crisis the remilitarisation of the Rhineland Czechoslovakia declaration of war The Phoney War rationing evacuation the rise of Churchill the spirit of Dunkirk "New Jerusalem" or old Britain? The Battle

especially Germany suffered because they were almost forced to take over full responsibility for the previous events; They had to pay the reparation costs for the damage caused by the war, their army was limited to 100’000 men with no air force and limited naval forces and above all, the Rhineland was demilitarized. When Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933, Germany’s situation seemed weak in Europe. Though soon, Hitler’s popularity and power rose all over Germany. In 1935

1% 2 (2) Telco U.K. 25.318 6,4% 3 (4) Luxury France 17.186 -10,0% 4 (3) Automotive Germany 16.940 -12,6% 5 (5) Automotive Germany 15.267 -9,5% 6 (7) Telco Spain 15.061 -0,5% 7 (10) Consumer goods Switzerland 14.567 14,0% 8 (9) Telco France 12.900 -5,5% 9 (8) Telco Germany 12.663 -11,5% 10 (11) Consumer goods Austria 11.973 -5,4% © EUROPEAN BRAND INSTITUTE – VIENNA September

war to Austria-Hungry. Germany, Austria-Hungary’s ally went to war against Russia. Germany declared war against France and Britain, Belgium’s defender entered the war by declaring war to Germany. By August 6th 1914 Europe’s greatest powers were at war. They all rushed into the war thinking that it will be a matter of a few weeks. It lasted until 1918, causing about 37 Million deaths. Who can be held responsible for the start of this terrible war? First of all, Germany had quite an important