Germany During the Second Industrial Revolution, Germany developed rapidly in science and technology and economy, and became the world's second economic power after the United States. 
Germany's total GDP in 2023 is 4At 47 trillion US dollars, it has surpassed Japan and ranks third in the world. Now, the country that has shocked the world and ravaged Europe many times is back to its prime. Although Germany is now a democratized country, its growth will inevitably have a ripple effect.
1. Drive the take-off and development of the European Union.
Germany has always been a country with greater influence on the European continent in terms of politics, economy, culture and military, and is also an advocate and supporter of the establishment of the European Community and the European Union. In 2022, the combined gross domestic product (GDP) of the EU member states was 166 trillion dollars, Germany (4 trillion dollars), France (27 trillion dollars) and Italy (1$9 trillion) together account for more than half of the EU's entire economic output, while Germany accounts for a quarter of the EU's GDP.
2. It plays an important role in the EU's financial commitment.
Germany's net contribution to total EU spending reached a record €25.1 billion in 2021, up from €19.4 billion in 2020. In negotiations on the EU's fiscal framework, Germany and other net payers agreed to increase their contributions to cover the EU's fiscal deficit caused by Brexit. This shows that Germany's economic status and responsibilities in the EU are very important, and it plays an important role in maintaining the stability and development of the EU.
3. Growing military spending.
Much of the concern for Germany stems from its militaristic traditions, as it was the initiator of two world wars. In recent years, with the weakening of NATO's control and Russia's threat to European security, Germany's military spending has been increasing, reaching $47.3 billion in 2018, $46.6 billion in 2019, $48.8 billion in 2020, $50.7 billion in 2021, and $53.3 billion in 2022, a percentage of GDP of 14%。
4. There are constant calls for leaving the European Union.
Brexit has had a greater impact on the EU, and after Brexit, there has been increasing pressure on other member states to share costs, refugees and resources. Alice Weidel, the leader of the AfD, has said that if her party comes to power, she will push for a referendum similar to Brexit in Germany to decide whether to remain a member of the European Union. She believes that Brexit has set an example for Germany that countries can make such sovereign decisions. In addition, she said that the AfD wants to reform EU institutions in order to curb the power of the European Commission and solve the so-called democratic deficit. These remarks have attracted widespread attention and discussion in Germany, especially in the context of the resurgence of far-right political forces in Europe, which poses a threat to traditional political parties.
5. Germany is becoming more and more active in international affairs.
As one of the largest economies in Europe, Germany has significant influence in the fields of global politics, economy and security, and also plays an important role in international organizations and international affairs.
After World War II, Germany has not provided ** to the conflict zone, and after the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis, Germany was the most active, with the exception of the United States. Germany has provided Ukraine with a large amount of material aid, including food, medical supplies, ** and equipment, including the world's most advanced "Leopard 2" main battle tank. This aid is helping Ukraine respond to the humanitarian crisis and supporting the military operation in Ukraine. This act of the Germans was once accused of killing people with a knife.
In the complex international situation, the butterfly effect and the gray rhinoceros incident occur from time to time, Germany is no longer the Germany of World War II, and it is hoped that its development can bring more benefits to the world.