Germany: International Trade & Investment

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt regional elections, winning nearly 44% of the vote and dealing a severe blow to the ruling Christian Democratic Union. The election results are creating political instability that could weaken Berlin's leadership role in the European Union and reshape the bloc's approach to critical trade, industrial policy, and China relations during a pivotal period for European policymaking.

German SMEs face a critical strategic question: should they build options today to freely decide tomorrow? This article explores why mid-sized companies need an Asia strategy not as a replacement for their German...

The term "Hansa" has re-emerged in modern geopolitical discourse, most notably through the 2026 Germany-Norway defence cooperation framework. This article examines how the principles of the medieval Hanseatic League—flexible coordination, shared standards, and mutual benefit without centralization—are being adapted to address contemporary challenges in defence, security, and cross-border collaboration.

The technological changes brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution have increased the complexity and sophistication of industrial espionage. In this context, complying with legal standards...

In dieser Ausgabe widmen wir uns der aktuellen Lage der Automobilindustrie und den Herausforderungen, die der Branche nun bevorstehen. Hierfür haben wir im Rahmen unseres 21.

As announced in January, BLOMSTEIN is publishing a series of briefings introducing into European and German legal defence matters.

The prominent German law magazine Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel published Frankfurt-based partner Sebastian Jungermann's article concerning foreign investment control and recent developments in Germany.

Foreign Direct Investment ("FDI") screening procedures have become of particular interest in M&A scenarios worldwide.

Durch erfolgreiche Grenzbeschlagnahmeanträge kann die Ein-­ und Ausfuhr von schutzrechtsverletzenden Waren bereits an den Außengrenzen der EU oder Deutschlands verhindert werden.