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Germany Relations with France under Chancellor Konrad Adenauer
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Germany Relations with France under Chancellor Konrad Adenauer
Introduction
Germany has a historical role in Europe as the leading country in the region. However, the changing world brought an evolution that changed the way Germany relates to Europe and other countries around the world. In the last few decades, the world has witnessed a transition from the Cold War's bipolarity to a global predominance of the U.S. and its allies. Furthermore, there has been an upsurge of interdependence and geopolitically competitive order. These developments have also driven a more robust engagement of Germany in international affairs in a manner that possess new challenges for herself and its allies. Since its founding in 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany opted for national interests that have harmonized its functions with those of regional and international organizations. Germany and France had cultural, economic, and political exchanges that had existed throughout the history of Europe. However, after the emergence of the French Revolution, a new and modern way of Franco-German relationship. The purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of the relationship between Germany and France under the leadership of Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. 
Overview of Franco-German Relations 
Since World War II, the historical coexistence of France and Germany has been termed as one of the world's perfect examples of a reconciliatory agreement between two archenemies. After World War II, there was a significant turning point in the bilateral relationship between these two countries. Furthermore, it ended an era that had kicked off after the French Revolution, which was marked by three significant events. The dissolution of the German Holy Roman Empire in 1806 to the French defeat in 1871 and finally the World Wars. Therefore, the second half of the 20th century was marked by extraordinary cooperation between Germany and France. The relationship between France and the Western Federal Republic of Germany is one of the most critical issues for European peace after the 2nd World War. Several political forces clashed over the redefinition of the relations after four and half years of Germany occupation in France. Some of the external forces included the Soviet Union, the United States, and Britain, whose interests on Franco-German relations were highly influenced by the Marshall Plan. Furthermore, specific internal factors played a role in preventing the risks of renewed competition between Bonn and Paris. [Rosoux, Valerie Barbara. "National identity in France and Germany: From mutual exclusion to negotiation." Pg 178] [Siegel, Mona, and Kirsten Harjes. "Disarming Hatred: History Education, National Memories, and Franco-German Reconciliation from World War I to the Cold War."  Pg 342]
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