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This paper looks at the increasing role the Bundestag is playing in shaping Germany's European policy. The authors note that: 1) the Bundestag is shifting from being an observing to a participating agent in creating Germany's policy on Europe; 2) that in order to understand its European policy, it is necessary to take a closer look at various subgroups in the Bundestag; and 3) that discussion about the role of the Bundestag’s European policy should be conducted in the context of the wider debate on the place of national parliaments in European politics. They then put forth recommendations for relevant players affecting European policy.