Section6.Germany

** 1.History/Background of E.U. Country **

To look at Feldberg in Taunus, click on the picture above. To look at Rathaus at Marienplatz click the picture above.
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|| History Germany was officially a nonstate in 1871. Otto von Bismark came to Germany to help them discover power and unity during that time period. After being assasinated by an Austrian official, Germany became allies with Austria and Turkey in 1914. Three years later in 1917, the United States of America, Britain, France, Russia, Italy and Japan attacked Germany and their new allies. Because of the attack, Germany was forced to pay large reparations, take the blame for wars, and give up about a tenth of their land. In the 1920s, the Great Depression just put Germany in further humiliation and shame. During that stage in German history, a newly elected legislature lead people to believe a democracy was a poor way to run a nation. Germany's stress, embarassment and dissapointment gave Adolf Hitler, Austrian born man, the upper hand on Germany's situation. He and his National Socialist, or Nazi, Party gained the ashamed nation's trust. The day after Hidelburgh died in 1934, Hitler declaied himself the Füher, or leader, of the Third Reich. He soon embroiled Germany in the beginning of World War II. He made allies with Japan and tried to dominate the world. The Nazis occupied most of the country, killing nearly six million Jewish believers. In the year 1945 the United Stated of America and their allies defeated Germany and Japan after they droped a powerful nucular bomb on Japan and Adolf Hitler commited suicide. After World War II Germany split into two regions, East and West Germany. East Germany being controlled by Russia and West being controlled by the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and France. East Germany being a communist government which is when the government tells you what you are going to do, how much you will make, how long you will do it and what goods and services will be provided. West Germany being a demorcratic government, which is different from a communist government. In a demorcratic government the governmnet doesn't tell you what to do, how much you will make, how long you will do it, and what goods and services will be provided. Background Some of Germany's major religions are Protestant, Roman Catholic, Muslim, and some people don't even practice a religion. The offical language of Germany is German. The people of Germany are almost just like us. They have a lot of the same fashions as we do here in the United States of America. Although Germany is also a mix of the old and the new. ||


 * 2. Year of Admission to E.U. History and General Information about the E.U.**
 * [[image:gm-lgflag.gif width="317" height="251"]] || The counrty of Germany was of founding member of the European Union. The European Union was started in 1951. In 1952, Robert Schuman proposed a plan that resulted in the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community. Germany adopted the euro on January 1, 1999 and still uses the euro today. The European Union is a supranational organization made up of 27 European nations. The main organizational units are the Council of the European Union, the European Council, the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Central Bank, and the Court of the Auditors.

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 * 3. How does the E.U. and your country feel about global temperatures/climate change? (//environmental issue)// **
 * [[image:scott.jpg width="313" height="356"]] || 70% of Germany is devoted to services, 29% is devoted to industry, and 1% is devoted to agriculture. Forested areas of Germany are geing cut down less than before. Emissions of total greenhouse gases were decreased by 1.2% in the European Union.

The European Union along with Germany has rasied some public awarness campaigns on climate change. Here are some of the campaigns and the years they are or were in affect: Climate Change Campaign (2006-2009), Sustainablr Energy Europe Campaign (2005-2011), CLimate Action Campaign (2007-2009), Covenant of Mayors on Energy and Climate (2008 onwards), New Lifelong Learning Programme (2007-2012) (with an increasing number of education and training projects related to climate change) and lastly Eurobarometer Surveys on Eurpeans' attuitudes towards climate change (2008-20069). There are more campaigns but these were just a couple. media type="file" key="Sarah 1.wav" width="300" height="50" Click on the link to hear our view! ||

As of now, Germany hgas the largest number of NATO troops in Afghanistan after Britain. But now 70 percent of voters in Germany want a troop pullout. But troops are also told to stay out of fighting in the war.
 * 4. How does the E.U. and your country feel about supporting the war in Afghanistan? //(political issue)// **
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The debates about Lebanon, a city in Germany, and Afghanistan have similar concerns. Over the rules of engagement, which helpfully restricted what German troops are allowed to do in oversea missions. Also, politicians have a fear. Their fear is a backlash. If any solidiers are killed in a combat. People, now, question the readiness of the country to send troops into battle anywhere in Afghanistan. But, Germany also has historic ties with Afghanistan. In the 1970s, Afganistan was a big recipient of German aid. But now there are OVER 2,800 troops fighting in the war over in Afghanistan. ​ media type="file" key="Sarah 2.wav" width="300" height="50" Click on the link to hear our view! ||


 * 5. What is the economic background of your country and how does your country feel about supporting the economies of weaker countries in the E.U? //(economic issue)// **


 * ||  Germany does not want to help Greece. When an adult retires from their job in Greece the people get about 95% of their last paycheck. While the Germans only get about 43% of their last paycheck. The Germans don't feel the need to help out the Greek because of the money the Greek recieve and the money the German recieve. While the Greek struggle through some tough times, Germany, a country with more money, will probably not be helping the people of Greece.

The European Union Economy Review 2006 investagates how adjustment has been proceeding in the euro area and considers how the efficiency of adjustment could be improved in the next few years. media type="file" key="Sarah 3.wav" width="300" height="50" Click on the link to hear our view! ||