Understanding International and European Law in Germany

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What is International Law?

International law is the set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and between nations.

German Law: An Overview

The modern German legal system is a system of civil law, which is the basic law for the Federal Republic of Germany.

European Law in Germany

When Does EU Law Apply?

Yes, European law is applicable in Germany. When there is a conflict between EU law and national laws of member states, EU law takes precedence.

European Union Institutions

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EU Legislation: Regulations, Directives, Trade Secrets, Data, AI

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Types of Legislation

Regulations: Binding legislative acts that apply in all EU member states to create common rules and standards.

Directives: Set out goals that all EU countries must achieve. However, each country is free to decide how to achieve these goals through their own national laws.

Euro Area and EU Outlook

Despite challenges (war, inflation, energy crisis), the EU has shown resilience and may avoid recession. Key economic indicators to watch include inflation and GDP.

Trade Secrets

A trade

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