Country Analysis Report: Germany, In-depth PESTLE Insights

OVERVIEW
Catalyst
Summary
Key findings
PESTLE highlights
Key fundamentals
KEY FACTS AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
Key facts
Geographic location
PESTLE ANALYSIS
Summary
Political analysis
Overview
Current strengths
Current challenges
Future prospects
Future risks
Economic analysis
Overview
Current strengths
Current challenges
Future prospects
Future risks
Social analysis
Overview
Current strengths
Current challenges
Future prospects
Future risks
Technological analysis
Overview
Current strengths
Current challenges
Future prospects
Future risks
Legal analysis
Overview
Current strengths
Current challenges
Future prospects
Future risks
Environmental analysis
Overview
Current strengths
Current challenges
Future prospects
Future risks
POLITICAL LANDSCAPE
Summary
Evolution
1871–1918
1918–45
1945–89
1989–2012
Structure and policies
Key political figures
Structure of government
Legislative branch of government
Executive branch of government
State/provincial
Key political parties
Composition of parliament
Key policies
Performance
Governance indicators
Outlook
ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Financial authorities and regulators
German stock markets
Performance
GDP and growth rate
Fiscal situation
Current account
Exports and imports
Germany’s exports reached $1,498.7bn and imports reached $1,323.4bn in 2010. In 2011, Germany was the world’s third largest exporter and importer behind China and the US. While exports reached $1,645.5bn, imports reached $1,406.6bn in 2011. The country recorded a trade surplus of $238.9bn in 2011. About 71% of exports went to European countries in 2011, while 16% went to Asia and 10% went to the US. Africa and Australia/Oceania accounted for around 3% of the exports. The majority of German imports came from Europe (69%), followed by Asia (19%) and the US (9%). Goods from Africa and Australia/Oceania accounted for around 3%.
External debt
International investment position
Monetary situation
Key monetary indicators
Banking sector
Employment
Outlook
SOCIAL LANDSCAPE
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Demographic composition
Education
System of education
Healthcare
Social welfare policies
Performance
Healthcare
Income distribution
Education
Outlook
TECHNOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Technology agreements and pacts
Performance
R&D
ICT
Telecoms
Outlook
LEGAL LANDSCAPE
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Judicial system
The Federal Constitutional Court
Taxation
Labor laws
Trade regulations
Performance
Effectiveness of the legal system
Outlook
ENVIRONMENTAL LANDSCAPE
Summary
Evolution
Structure and policies
Environmental regulations
Participation in global efforts, agreements, and pacts
Copenhagen climate change conference
Performance
Environmental impact
Outlook
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