Monday, November 8, 2010

Why the EU will continue to be a pivotal organization for Germany in the 21st century

1. Cheaper Trading

-There are no border crossings through countries in the EU, which makes trading faster and cheaper

2. Peace Keeping

-The EU provides a place for negotiations between countries in Europe if any issues should arise.

3. Freedom of place to live

-People in the EU are free to move and line in any other country in the EU

4. Freedom of place to work

-People in the EU can work in any country in the EU

5. Larger Trade Market

-having the EU as one body creates a greater market to Germany exports

6. Stable Political framework

-Help Germany become a partner in Europe as opposed to an outcast after WWII. It also helps other countries in Europe

7. Economic Stability in the Euro

-The Euro is probably the strongest currency right now being 1/3 greater than the dollar

8. Prospect of EU growth would lead to German market growth

-increasing the EU in size will only help German exports increase

9. Allows Germany to work as a significant power without being in charge

-Germany is the economic center and physical center of Germany, but doesnt want to be the political center.

10. Easier to work on global issues as a continent rather than a nation

-Many issues of today’s world (economy, global warming, ect.) cannot be solved by one country and the EU provides a medium in which countries can work together

11. Increased employment with more countries

-again with more countries in the EU, German companies expand which opens more jobs

12. I could only come up with 11, I will look at other students blogs and cite them for a 12th one if I find one.