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Examines the characteristics and associated problems of the country as a key actor in the future Europe, focusing on issues of security, defense, and the economy; Germany.

Discusses the challenge posed by divergent national interests and priorities in determining the future of the European Union, illustrated by opposing positions of Germany and France regarding enlargement.

The article places the political relationship between Brazil and Germany in the international scenario, showing that both countries are likely to establish a "strategic partnership" at the economic level. It makes a brief analysis on the foreign policy adopted by Germany, aimed at overcoming its Nazi experience after World War II through the commitment towards building a Common Europe, on French-German alliance, on democracy and human rights' appreciation, and finally on the fulfilment of the reunification goal. Although not engaged in Germany's main concerns, Brazil coincides with the country's wider project which supports democratic regimes and fosters world peace. (Polit Externa/DÜI)