10 Most Powerful Countries in Europe

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4. Germany

Military Ranking: 9

Economic Ranking: 1

Political-Influence Ranking: 1

Germany is the richest country in Europe, with a GDP of $4.26 trillion. Germany’s power primarily comes from its economy and its position within the EU. The three main sectors of the German economy include agriculture, manufacturing and services, with the latter comprising 70% of its GDP. 

The exports of its products and services account for 47% of the country’s GDP. Further, according to the National Science Foundation, Germany is one of the largest exporters of products and services in the Knowledge-and-Technology-Intensive (KTI) industries, with the country accounting for 11% in the overall global KTI output in 2018. In this regard, the German defense industry is one of the most highly developed in the world.

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