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Strong biosecurity more important than ever

New Zealand stays vigilant but trusts the EU’s protocols after Germany’s first FMD outbreak in 40 years, with no immediate import concerns.
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German Federal Election 2025: Voting from Abroad

For all German citizens residing abroad: To participate in the 2025 German Federal Election, you must submit a written application to be added to the voter register of the municipality where you were last registered in Germany.
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Opportunities in Germany’s Space Sector

MFAT Market Intelligence Report
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German Health Market: Hospital Care Reform – December 2024

With more than 1,700 hospitals, Germany has the highest hospital and hospital bed density in Europe, but there is growing evidence that this is not sustainable. Per capita hospital expenditure is the second highest in Europe, making Germany the leading market for health technologies, products and services sought by hospitals. New Zealand’s annual healthcare exports to Germany exceed NZD60 million.
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Standort Neuseeland

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Double the Vision 2024 Out Now!

Our annual business publication Double the Vision gives an insight into the economic and political developments in both countries.
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EU – Securing the Supply of Critical Raw Materials - July 2024

To meet the Paris Agreement’s climate goals, global demand for critical raw materials is expected to quadruple by 2040, prompting the EU to strengthen supply chains through international partnerships, the Critical Raw Materials Act, and new domestic production and recycling targets to reduce reliance on non-EU sources.
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Polls apart: NZ and Germany interpret MMP quite differently

With 16 federal states, each conducting its own parliamentary election – most with five-year terms – there is roughly one MMP election somewhere in Germany every three months.
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Ten facts about Germany and New Zealand

Despite being over 18,000 kilometers apart, Germany and New Zealand maintain a close and warm relationship, marked by regular high-level visits, shared views on international issues, and a history of immigration dating back to 1842, with both countries being members of the OECD and the UN.
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