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Der Schuman-Plan und die Zukunft der Europäischen Union.
| Title: | Der Schuman-Plan und die Zukunft der Europäischen Union. |
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| Alternate Title: | The Schuman Plan and the Future of the European Union. |
| Authors: | Loth, Wilfried1,2 |
| Source: | Integration (07205120). okt2010, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p350-357. 8p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Schuman plan, *Balance of power, France-Germany relations |
| Geographic Terms: | Germany, France |
| People: | Adenauer, Konrad, 1876-1967, Schuman, Robert, 1886-1963 |
| Abstract: | The main motive behind Robert Schuman's Plan of May 9, 1950 was to prevent Germany from establishing a new industrial hegemony over France and Europe. It was accepted by the German Federal Chancellor, Konrad Adenauer, because he was convinced of the necessity to integrate Germany into the West. Discreet American and British support helped the two statesmen to carry through the ambitious project against strong opposition at home. Thus, the cornerstone of European integration was a hidden peace treaty between France and Germany. This is why the EU permanently needs a joint Franco-German leadership. To concentrate future actions on precise problems - as Schuman and Adenauer did - may help to develop the EU further. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Database: | Academic Search Index |
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