This document is a translation agreement between Dr. Katja Mruck (Author) and Ching-Chen Mao (Translator) regarding translating an article titled "National Initiatives in Europe" from German to simplified and traditional Chinese. The agreement grants Mao the right to translate and publish the work in print and digital formats, including e-books and online databases. Mao agrees to accurately translate the work without changes except those necessary to produce an idiomatic translation that remains faithful to the original work. There are no royalties to be paid as the translation is being done on a pro bono basis to promote open access in Chinese scholarly communities. Copyright of the work remains with the Author.