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22 23 <strong>The</strong> <strong>BMELV</strong><br />

In our globalised world, we can no longer shape policy issues<br />

only with regard to Germany. This also applies to the <strong>BMELV</strong>’s<br />

field <strong>of</strong> activities, for instance with regard to European Union<br />

decisions on agriculture <strong>and</strong> fisheries, consumer policy <strong>and</strong><br />

food.<br />

<strong>The</strong>refore, the <strong>BMELV</strong> actively represents German interests<br />

within the European Union <strong>and</strong> the responsible multilateral<br />

organisations. <strong>The</strong> <strong>BMELV</strong> also performs a multitude <strong>of</strong> tasks<br />

related to issues <strong>of</strong> international cooperation. Here, the focus is<br />

on key issues such as the global food situation <strong>and</strong> climate protection,<br />

the dismantling <strong>of</strong> barriers in international trade, the<br />

maintenance <strong>of</strong> existing markets, the opening up <strong>of</strong> new markets<br />

<strong>and</strong>, not least, good bilateral relations with states on all<br />

continents.

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