Germany

By cyann2503

  • First Significant Conflict Since 1945

    Nazi Germany was a significant conflict because it was a very rough and heart breaking time for everyone especially people who were Jewish because during this time Hitler killed them or put them into concentration camps where they were held until they were eventually killed.

  • Second Significant Conflict in Germany

    World War II was another significant conflict in Germany. WW2 lasted 6 years this conflict took more loves and destroyed more land and property around the globe than any previous war. It ended on May 8, 1945

  • Three Economic Facts Since 1945

    1: Modernization of Eastern Germany cost $70 billion per year by 2008 spending had dropped to $12 billion 2: High unemployment (9.5 Percent) and an aging population (20 percent aged 65+). That means Germany depletes its social security fund faster than it can add to it via payroll taxes. 3: Germany Managed to get its budget deficit below 3 percent of GDP, as mandated by the EU. It lowered fiscal spending, and the country advocates this method to solve the Greece debt crisis

  • Three Political Changes

    Before The Great Depression Germany was politically and economically unstable but the Weimar democracy could not withstand the disastrous Great Depression. The distinct differences of The Soviet Union and The United States in the political systems of the two countries often prevented them from reaching a mutual understanding on key policy issues. When the block aid was affecting Germany this political change with the wall was due to the Cold War.

  • Germany's Political and Economic Status Now

    Germany is ranked 14th among 44 countries in the Europe region, and its overall score is above the regional and world averages. Germany’s economic freedom score is 73.5, making its economy the 24th freest in the 2019 Index. Its overall score has decreased by 0.7 points.