The role of Germany in Iran's relationship with the European Union.
Abstract
The European Union is probably the only intergovernmental organization in the world, whose relationship is as important as the relationship with its member states. This issue shows the role of a powerful and influential country in the union to strengthen the relationship between Iran and the European Union. Relations between Germany and Iran have long and fluctuating history. The main purpose of this study is to examine the role of Germany in the relationship between Iran and the European Union. The scientific method of this research is descriptive-analytical method and data collection is accomplished using library resources. The findings confirmed the research hypothesis: Germany, as an important and strategic actor in the European Union, has the interface role between Iran and the European Union.
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