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EU and Mexico renew trade and investment partnership
The European Parliament has voted for the renewal of its trade agreement with Mexico. The trade partnership has been regulated by a free trade agreement since 2000. Now the partners have modernized it. We give an overview of key changes.
The state of play of the European fight against forced labor
An investigation by the US asserts that the European Union and others do not effectively prohibit the import of goods produced with forced labor and that they have a competitive advantage because of it. This article dives into efforts aiming to curtail trade in goods produced with forced labor.
Introduction to German Labor Law
Two publications by bayme vbm explain different facets of German labor law and work constitution law for an English-speaking audience. The publications explain essential legal sources and how they interact. Practical examples illustrate their application in day-to-day business operations.
Prosperity for all: How Germany can achieve the goals of the social market economy in the future
A new study by vbw explores whether Germany is still on track to deliver on the promises of the social market economy – a pillar of the country’s economic success post-WWII. A reform agenda informed by the core principles of the social market economy would help the country achieve its goals.
The World Trade Organization – Crisis and Reform
The World Trade Organization is in crisis. It faces structural challenges, and key trading partners are no longer adhering to WTO rules. Our position paper addresses the need for reform, and highlights what is particularly important for Bavarian industry.
European Parliament approves lower tariffs for US-imports
The European Parliament has voted for a regulation lowering tariffs on US-imports as agreed in the so-called “Turnberry agreement” of 2025. We give an overview of the regulation’s content and outline next steps.
German Education Monitor 2025: Bavaria ranks second again
In the German Education Monitor of the New Social Free Market Initiative, Bavaria once again occupies a very good place and ranks second for the seventh time in a row in 2025. We inform you the key results of the current study.