1. 128 Q: What nationwide minimum wage will be introduced in Germany in 2015? A: 8.50 Euros per hour 127 Q: In what way does Germany’s economy depend on Europe? A: Most of Germany’s export goes to European countries. 126 Q: What is the function of rescue companies? A: Fight unemployment 125 Q: What infrastructure does Germany’s economy depend on? A: Motorways, waterways, airports, Internet 124 Q: What factors does a social market economy combine? A: Social balance, individual freedom 123 Q: How is the German economic system defined? A: Social market economy 122 Q: In what way does Germany’s industrial production depend on import? A: Germany must import raw materials for its industrial production. 121 Q: Name two important sectors of the German economy. A: Industrial production, services € Economy

2. 130 Q: Who became Secretary of State for Employment in Germany in 2013? A: Andrea Nahles 129 Q: How does the German economy profit from rescue companies and temporary work? A: Cheap labour costs, low unemployment rate € Economy