The economic transformation taking place in Eastern Europe and Asia is in particular a challenge for Japan and Germany. As the immediate neighbours, they are both, positively and negatively, affected by the economic and social transformation of these regions. At the same time, since they are...

I. Japan and the Countries of the European Community — Trade Relations and Economic Interdependencies -- The World Economy and Japan Since the 1970’s -- Japan, Trade Partner of the European Community and the Federal Republic of Germany -- II. Energy Supply and Economic Development -- Middle...