Europe and the World
Germany is committed to a humane social and employment policy at both European and international level.
Topics from the field Europe and the World
Employment and social policy in the EU
The objectives of the European Union include the promotion of employment and the protection of fundamental social rights.
EU external relations
The EU maintains political and trade relations with countries and regions around the world, concluding international treaties with these third countries or regions and agreeing on cooperation priorities and strategic plans or plans for action. The structure of the agreements depends on the interests and objectives of the contracting parties.
Programmes and Funds
By providing different funds, the European Union stands up for social politics, shaping globalisation and disadvantaged individuals and groups.
International Affairs
International and bilateral employment and social policies have the purpose of ensuring reciprocal exchanges of experience in this area.
Actively combating Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation
Within the German Government, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is the ministry in charge of fighting human trafficking for labour exploitation and of providing assistance to its victims.