Germany is the second-most populous country in the continent after Russia and the most populous member state of the European Union. It is a central European country situated between the Baltic and North seas to the north and the Alps to the south. Germany has the most number of neighbours in Europe, sharing its border with nine countries; and eight of them are members of the EU. Like most other EU members, it trades in the euro currency.
Germany sees European integration as the foundation for peace, security, and prosperity. One among the founding member states of the European Union, it has always been a pillar of strength to the EU in its most trying times.
For example, in January 2020, when Great Britain marked its exit from the EU, Germany came forward with its fiscal, monetary and political support to pacify the other member states. The nation also provides extensive support and guidance to countries like Serbia and other Western Balkan countries, in their efforts towards EU accession.
Germany is also the leading trade partner for 17 EU countries and has been a euro area member since 1 January 1999. There are 96 members in the European Parliament representing Germany.
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