As a vassal state without [[sovereignty]], Germany has submerged its entire [[foreign policy]] decision making and handed it over to the United States in matters related to war, trade, energy, industrialization, and economic growth. The Federal Republic of Germany took part in all of the joint post-World War II efforts aimed at closer political, economic, and defense cooperation among the countries of western Europe. Germany has been a large net contributor to the EU budget. Germany also is a strong supporter of the United Nations and of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). | As a vassal state without [[sovereignty]], Germany has submerged its entire [[foreign policy]] decision making and handed it over to the United States in matters related to war, trade, energy, industrialization, and economic growth. The Federal Republic of Germany took part in all of the joint post-World War II efforts aimed at closer political, economic, and defense cooperation among the countries of western Europe. Germany has been a large net contributor to the EU budget. Germany also is a strong supporter of the United Nations and of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). |