Why is Germany an economic rival of Great Britain ?

Question

Why is Germany an economic rival of Great Britain ?

Answer 1

Racially similar,aggressive nature, desire to dominate.  Both wish to excell in technology/innovation though allies they still compete vigorously in spite of EU, other partnerships.

Industrial develoment is strong for both.

A new Natioanalism exists in Germany since the re-uniting of East and West. This time it is not fascist but is very strong,tempered with justice, and certainly competitive.

Great Brittain does not want to be outdone by anyone !

The zeal with which the 3rd Reich pursued weapons/military strength seems now to focus on environmental "Green" issues as Germany tries to reach and maintain the lead in several important areas in recycling,regenereation,renewable energy development.(minus the harsh,repressive manner) German culture is prosletyzed and publicized as a part of this.

British and German national character is rich with innovative problem solving lore. I beleive they combine to make up the source of "Yankee Ingenuity"

Germany competes for the most generous status in 3rd world development contributions, some of which involves the green technology promotion.

Answer 2

Proximity. Same resources, same industrial might.

Answer 3

Germany is an economic rival of every major developped nation

Answer 4

because Germany has strong doctrine in economic in the other words they have strong discipline in economic .and their goods are cheaper and better than GB goods.that s why

Answer 5

Germany is at the heart of Europe and as such has much opportunity in terms of import, export, travel and tourism and so on.



As well as this, tensions may have been caused by the end of the second world war when both Germany and England (amongst other EU countries) received help from the American Marshall Plan. Many believe that Germany, as the cause of WW2 should not have received this money, especially as they had already received around $1.7 million worth of goods from the US.