Germany is probably best known for its turbulent history and for its role in shaping world events, particularly during the first half of the 20th century. However, with the European Union opening up the continent commercially and the realities of unification taking hold, Germany is now considered the engine of the European economy.
Even in the recent less-than-hopeful times of stagnant production and a sluggish growth rate, the German economy exemplifies the model of a premier Western-based European market. …
