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BMWE
Abbreviation for Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie
In short and in plain language
The BMWE is the German ministry for the economy and energy.
It shapes the state's plans for the economy. It also runs many federal schemes that help firms.
For small firms it matters mainly as it runs such schemes.
Definition
The BMWE is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Among other things, it is responsible for economic policy and many federal funding programmes for businesses. For small businesses it matters mainly as the body behind such programmes.