An Old Couple in a New Setting: Franco-German Leadership in the Post-Brexit EU
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Resumo: | What are the implications of Brexit for the nature, role, and potential of Franco-German leadership in the EU? Brexit, we contend, is both an expression and a further cause of two broader underlying developments in the contemporary EU: First, a stronger and more prominent German part and position, and second, disintegrative tendencies in several EU policy fields and the EU polity as a whole. This, in turn, has major implications for Franco-German bilateralism and for Franco-German leadership in the EU. In light of a stronger Germany, a relatively weaker France, and significant centrifugal forces, the two largest EU member states must not only realign their bilateral relationship but must also act as a stabilizer in and for the EU. We show that during the EU’s recent crises, not least during the Brexit negotiations and the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, France and Germany did exercise joint leadership. We also show, however, that major discrepancies persist between the two countries in particular policy fields and with regard to longer-term European objectives. Brexit, with its numerous calamities and implications, thus once again moves Franco-German leadership—and its shortcomings—to center stage in Europe. When it comes to leadership in the EU, there remains no viable alternative to the Franco-German duo. Yet, in order to provide constructive leadership and successfully shape the EU, the two countries must bridge substantial differences and be ready to carry disproportionately high burdens. |
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An Old Couple in a New Setting: Franco-German Leadership in the Post-Brexit EUbilateralism; Brexit; Covid-19; EU; France; Germany; leadershipWhat are the implications of Brexit for the nature, role, and potential of Franco-German leadership in the EU? Brexit, we contend, is both an expression and a further cause of two broader underlying developments in the contemporary EU: First, a stronger and more prominent German part and position, and second, disintegrative tendencies in several EU policy fields and the EU polity as a whole. This, in turn, has major implications for Franco-German bilateralism and for Franco-German leadership in the EU. In light of a stronger Germany, a relatively weaker France, and significant centrifugal forces, the two largest EU member states must not only realign their bilateral relationship but must also act as a stabilizer in and for the EU. We show that during the EU’s recent crises, not least during the Brexit negotiations and the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, France and Germany did exercise joint leadership. We also show, however, that major discrepancies persist between the two countries in particular policy fields and with regard to longer-term European objectives. Brexit, with its numerous calamities and implications, thus once again moves Franco-German leadership—and its shortcomings—to center stage in Europe. When it comes to leadership in the EU, there remains no viable alternative to the Franco-German duo. Yet, in order to provide constructive leadership and successfully shape the EU, the two countries must bridge substantial differences and be ready to carry disproportionately high burdens.Cogitatio2021-01-27info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://doi.org/10.17645/pag.v9i1.3645oai:ojs.cogitatiopress.com:article/3645Politics and Governance; Vol 9, No 1 (2021): What Brexit Means for Europe: EU Institutions and Actors after the British Referendum; 48-582183-2463reponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAPenghttps://www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandgovernance/article/view/3645https://doi.org/10.17645/pag.v9i1.3645https://www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandgovernance/article/view/3645/3645Copyright (c) 2021 Ulrich Krotz, Lucas Schrammhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessKrotz, UlrichSchramm, Lucas2022-12-22T15:16:09Zoai:ojs.cogitatiopress.com:article/3645Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T16:22:15.398159Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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An Old Couple in a New Setting: Franco-German Leadership in the Post-Brexit EU |
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An Old Couple in a New Setting: Franco-German Leadership in the Post-Brexit EU |
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An Old Couple in a New Setting: Franco-German Leadership in the Post-Brexit EU Krotz, Ulrich bilateralism; Brexit; Covid-19; EU; France; Germany; leadership |
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An Old Couple in a New Setting: Franco-German Leadership in the Post-Brexit EU |
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An Old Couple in a New Setting: Franco-German Leadership in the Post-Brexit EU |
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An Old Couple in a New Setting: Franco-German Leadership in the Post-Brexit EU |
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An Old Couple in a New Setting: Franco-German Leadership in the Post-Brexit EU |
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An Old Couple in a New Setting: Franco-German Leadership in the Post-Brexit EU |
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Krotz, Ulrich |
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Krotz, Ulrich Schramm, Lucas |
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Schramm, Lucas |
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Krotz, Ulrich Schramm, Lucas |
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bilateralism; Brexit; Covid-19; EU; France; Germany; leadership |
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bilateralism; Brexit; Covid-19; EU; France; Germany; leadership |
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What are the implications of Brexit for the nature, role, and potential of Franco-German leadership in the EU? Brexit, we contend, is both an expression and a further cause of two broader underlying developments in the contemporary EU: First, a stronger and more prominent German part and position, and second, disintegrative tendencies in several EU policy fields and the EU polity as a whole. This, in turn, has major implications for Franco-German bilateralism and for Franco-German leadership in the EU. In light of a stronger Germany, a relatively weaker France, and significant centrifugal forces, the two largest EU member states must not only realign their bilateral relationship but must also act as a stabilizer in and for the EU. We show that during the EU’s recent crises, not least during the Brexit negotiations and the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, France and Germany did exercise joint leadership. We also show, however, that major discrepancies persist between the two countries in particular policy fields and with regard to longer-term European objectives. Brexit, with its numerous calamities and implications, thus once again moves Franco-German leadership—and its shortcomings—to center stage in Europe. When it comes to leadership in the EU, there remains no viable alternative to the Franco-German duo. Yet, in order to provide constructive leadership and successfully shape the EU, the two countries must bridge substantial differences and be ready to carry disproportionately high burdens. |
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