As a European Union founding member and its largest country by population, Germany is also the largest economy in Europe. It has recovered well from the global recession and is currently one of the strongest economies in the EU, spurred by automobile industry exports. Other industries – including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemicals – are the bedrock of the German economy, along with service sectors like banking and insurance.
Written for HR Adviser magazine by Ellen Harris, GMS, International Product Director, Living Abroad LLC.
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