Germany: International Trade & Investment

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.

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

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