In Germany, side development appears to have a number of qualities (4-5)

I believe the answer is:

many-sided

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'to have a number of qualities' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'in germany side development' is the wordplay.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'MANY-SIDED' is hidden within 'germany side development'.

'appears' acts as a link.

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I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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