France/Franco-German Relations

The program on France/Franco-German relations focuses on French foreign and European policy, as well as its impact on Europe as a whole. Special attention is paid to the role of Franco-German relations. Emphasis is also placed on French domestic politics and how they influence other European countries.

Relations between Germany and France in the context of European policy are of particular interest. Consequently, the program aims to identify options for Franco-German cooperation in the EU and sees itself as a mediator between German and French perspectives and positions on issues of European policy. Several times each year, the program organizes expert meetings of its regular discussion groups on France and Franco-German relations.

Key topics:

  • The French position in European, foreign and security policy
  • Franco-German relations and implementation of the Aachen Treaty
  • Franco-German cross-border cooperation
  • Franco-German parliamentary diplomacy (Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly)
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Publications

Es ist an der Zeit zusammenzuarbeiten

Deutschland, Frankreich und die Türkei sollten ihre Rivalitäten überwinden. Gemeinsame Aufgaben gibt es genug

Author/s
Dorothée Schmid
Analyse

Power Struggle in Tunisia

Islamists and secularists wrestle over the new constitution while citizens protest political violence

Author/s
Katrin Sold

Erneuerbare ohne Aufwind

Bisher gehört Frankreich bei der Entwicklung regenerativer Energien zu den Nachzüglern – das soll sich nun ändern

Author/s
Stefan C. Aykut
Analyse

Ende einer Ausnahme?

Der französische Sozialstaat im Wandel

Author/s
Arnaud Lechevalier
Analyse

Gemeinsame Mittelmeerpolitik? Fehlanzeige

Statt zu kooperieren, verfolgen Deutschland und Frankreich in Nordafrika ihre jeweils eigene Agenda

Author/s
Dr. Claire Demesmay
Katrin Sold
Externe Publikationen

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