German foreign and security policy / Leah N. Bowers, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bowers, Leah N.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National security--Germany.

National security.

Germany--Foreign relations.

Germany.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (200 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

German Chancellor Angela Merkel took office in November 2005 promising a foreign policy anchored in a revitalized transatlantic partnership. Most observers agree that since reaching a low-point in the lead-up to the Iraq war in 2003, relations between the United States and Germany have improved.

Contents:

Intro

GERMAN FOREIGNAND SECURITY POLICY

CONTENTS

PREFACE

GERMAN FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY:TRENDS AND TRANSATLANTIC IMPLICATIONS*

Germany in the EU

Summary

Introduction

Current Domestic Context

Foundations of German Foreign Policy

Multilateralism As National Interest

Germany in the EU and NATO - The "Middle Path

Germany in the United Nations

Evolving Domestic Debate

EU Enlargement

Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Relations with Russia

European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP)

European Leadership and Franco-German Relations

Evolving Security and Defense Policy

Germany in NATO

Force Transformation and Bundeswehr Reform

Transatlantic Implications

Appendix 1. Selected Issues in U.S.-GermanRelations - Current Status

Economic Ties

Counterterrorism Cooperation

The Middle East60

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Lebanon

Iraq

Untitled

Afghanistan

GERMANY AND EUROPE:NEW DEAL OR DÉJÀ VU?+

Notre Europe

Preliminary Remarks and Acknowledgments

I. Germany and Europe: Structure of a Relationship

1.1. Germany's Europe Policy: What It Was and What It Is

1.2. The Germans and Europe: Felt Impressions

1.2.1. The Population

1.2.2. The Parties

THE CDU/CSU

The SPD

The Green Party, The FDP

The Others: The Left (die Linke, PDS) the DVU, the NPD

II. Objectives of the German EU Presidency

2.1. The Spring Summit

2.2. The Special Summit for the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome

2.3. The June Summit

2.4. The Neighbourhood Policy's Objectives

2.5. A "New Ostpolitik" for the EU

III. The German-French Duo: A (Quick) Look back and forward

3.1. From Europe's Engine to Locomotive without Carriages

3.2. France, Seen by Germany

3.3. Keys to Re-launching the European Project

Previously Published Studies.

COALITION AGREEMENT

I. More Opportunities for Innovation and Jobs,Prosperity and Participation

1. Economy and Technology

1.1. Economic Strategy: New Growth, More Employment

1.2. Reviving Investment Activity

1.3. Improved Financing for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

1.4. Business Start-Up Offensive: Encouraging Independence

1.5. More Money for Research and Development

1.6. Mobilising Venture Capital for Innovations

1.7. Cluster Building and High-Innovation Flagship Projects

1.8. More Favourable Conditions for the Craft and SME Sectors

1.9. Active Foreign Trade Policy

1.10. A Competitive Europe, Fair Competition in Europe

2. Labour market

2.1. Cutting Non-wage Labour Costs

2.2. Priority for Young People

2.3. Stimulating More Employment for Older Employees

2.4. More Employment for the Low Skilled - Examining the Introductionof a Combined-Wage Model

2.5. Active Labour Market Policy

2.6. Basic Income for Jobseekers (Hartz IV)

2.7. Reforming Labour Law

2.7.1. Further Developing Protection against Dismissal

2.7.2. Widening the Scope of the Posted Workers Act

2.7.3. Implementation of the EU Working Time Directive

2.7.4. Guaranteeing and Shaping Co-determination in Enterprises

2.8. Measures to Combat Illegal Employment, Moonlighting and the Black Economy

2.9. Seasonal Work

2.10. European Social Policy

3. Education and Training

3.1. Education Is the Key to the Future

3.2. Equal Opportunities in Education: Improved Childcare, Early and IndividualSupport

3.3. Strengthening Training under the Dual System - Training Opportunitiesfor Every Young Person

3.4. Improving Opportunities for Transfer between Educational Pathways

3.5. Lifelong Learning: Increasing Participation in Continuing Education - Usingthe Growth Potential of Continuing Education.

3.6. Enabling Universities to Compete Internationally

3.7. Other Framework Conditions which are Relevant to Research and Education

4. Research and Higher Education Institutions

4.1. R&amp

D Expenditure: Investing in the Future

4.2. A Seamless Innovation Policy - Ensuring Innovation-Friendly FrameworkConditions

4.3. Key Areas in Cutting-Edge Technologies and Project Funding

4.4. Strengthening Germany as a Location for Research

4.5. Strengthening Technological Efficiency, Improving the Transfer of Technologyand Stimulating Research in Industry

4.6. Strengthening Competitiveness in the New Lander

4.7. Evaluating the Federal Government's Departmental Research

4.8. German Science with Worldwide Appeal

4.9. Encouraging People to Enjoy Their Own Abilities - Developing a New Cultureof Innovation

5. Energy

5.1. Halting the Rise in Energy Prices, Stimulating Competition

5.2. Renewable Energies

5.3. Biofuels and Renewable Resources

5.4. Energy Efficiency

5.5. Innovation Offensive "Energy for Germany

6. Infrastructure - Transport, Building and Housing

6.1. Upgrading and Enhancing the Capacity of Transport Infrastructure

SustainingLevels of Investment

6.3. Continuing the Reform of the Railways

6.4. Enhancing the Competitiveness of the Maritime Industry and InlandNavigation

6.5. Promoting Alternative Fuels and Powertrains, Improving Air Qualityand Noise Mitigation

6.6. Road Safety

6.7. Urban Development as a Future Challenge

6.8. Building and the Construction Sector as a Key Industry

6.9. Energy-Efficient Building to Help Tackle Climate Change

6.10. Housing

7. Environment

7.1. Climate Protection and Energy - a Strategy, a Programme

7.2. Emissions Trading

7.3. Reorganisation of Environmental Law

7.4. National Natural Heritage

7.5. Transport and Immission Control.

7.6. Waste, Water

Sustainable

8. Agriculture

8.1. Promoting Rural Development and German Agriculture

8.2. A dependable Framework for EU Agricultural Policy

8.3. Agricultural Trade and a Successful Outcome to WTO Negotiations

8.4. Securing the Agricultural Social Security System

8.5. Promoting Use of Renewable Resources

8.6. Active Animal Welfare Policy

8.7. Sustainable Forestries and Fisheries

8.8. Connecting Agricultural Research

8.9. Responsible Use of Green Genetic Engineering

9. Better Regulation

9.1. Reducing the Costs of Regulation for the Public and for Industry

9.2. Accelerating and Deregulating Planning Procedures

II. Sustainable Fiscal Consolidation - A Tax SystemFit for the Future

1. Sustainable Fiscal Consolidation

1.1. Current Situation

1.2. Consolidation Objectives

1.3. Basic Consolidation Principles

1.4. Consolidation Measures

2. Making the Tax System Fit for the Future

2.1. Reform of Corporate Taxation

2.2. Sound Basis for Municipal Finances

2.3. Income Tax Reform - Main Priority to Simplify Taxation

2.4. Owner-Occupied Homes Premium

2.5. Inheritance Tax

2.6. Promotion of the German Film Industry

2.7. Fighting VAT Fraud

2.8. Tax Policy in Europe

2.9. Energy Taxation

3. Financial Markets

III. Pressing Ahead with the Development of Eastern Germany

1. General Principles, Consolidating and Concretising Solidarity Pact II

2. Making Eastern Germany a More Attractive Place for Businessand Enhancing the Environment for Innovation

2.1. Evolving the Policy to Promote Economic Development

2.2. Extending the Investment Allowance

2.3. Continuing the Joint Scheme for the Improvement of Regional EconomicStructures

2.4. Promoting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Business Start-Ups

2.5. Promoting Science and Innovation.

2.7. Sustaining Efforts to Attract Investors

3.Safeguarding EU Support for the Development of Eastern Germany

4. The Labour Market and the Development of Eastern Germany

5. Youth Training and Employment

6. Demographic Change / Health / Rural Areas

6.1. Demographic Change and Civil Society

6.2. Ensuring Adequate Health care Provision

6.3. Rural Areas in the New Lander

7. Culture Funding

8. Upgrading the Infrastructure - Urban Restructuring, German UnityTransport Projects and BBI

9. Sports Funding

10. Siting New Federal Agencies

11. Support for Victims of the SED Dictatorship

12. Limiting the Burden Imposed by Special and Supplementary Pensionsof the Former GDR

13. Speeding up Planning Procedures and Cutting Red Tape

IV. Making Social Security Reliable and Fair

1. Pensions

2. Modern Occupational Accident Insurance

3. Social Protection for Artists

4. Reliable Social Assistance

5. Social Participation of People with Disabilities

6. Poverty and Wealth Report

7. Health

7.1. General Issues of Health Policy

7.2. Health Insurance

7.2.1. Guaranteeing Sustainable and Fair Funding

7.2.2. Competitiveness and Freedom of the Health-Care System

7.2.3. Structural Reform of the Individual Service Categories

7.2.4. Safeguarding Current Projects

8. Long-Term Care Insurance

8.1. Safeguarding Sustainable and Fair Funding

8.2. Improvements to Benefits

V. More Effective Government

1. Reforming and Modernising Germany's Federal System of Government

2. Modern State - Efficient Administration

VI. A Family-Friendly Society

1. Better Infrastructure for Families

2. Family-Friendly Working Conditions

3. Financial Support

4. Parent and Child Law

5. Equality and Women's Policy

5.1. Equal Opportunities in the Labour Market

5.2. Combating Violence against Women.

5.3. Legal Sanctioning of Anonymous Births.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record cip data provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1-61324-940-3

OCLC:

744661311