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50 years ago, the partition of Germany was manifested by the Wall. The U.S. response to the closure of the GDR was muted. Disappointment with the U.S. position caused the former "hereditary enemies" (West) Germany and France to approach each other. Henceforth, they cooperated more in foreign and security policy -- the beginning of a new phase in their bilateral relations. Adapted from the source document.

Eden's experiences with the monstrosities of Hitler's policies during WWII had influenced him so much that he could not imagine rapid changes in German post-war society. The article outlines his life & career. The historiography regarding his political achievements is divided. Eden symbolized the transition from the glitter of Churchill's actions in world politics to a faint reverberation of British foreign policy. Adapted from the source document.

In memoriam of Andre Franc ois-Poncet. Adapted from the source document.

This essay discusses the integration and cooperation processes of the Steel and Coal Communities in France and West Germany, initiated by French Foreign Minister Schuman in May 1950, which laid the foundation for the European Union. The author examines the political thinking between 1950-1954, the concepts and ideas initiated by Jean Monnet and Robert Schuman, and the aims and initiatives re these bilateral efforts, including German reintegration into Europe. However, the author points out that many dialogues and debates ensued, though the mini-Europa integration process endured under Monnet during the height of the Cold War. The essay also discusses the plans and structuring of a European defense group; and the European Common Market (and Political Community); and concludes with remarks on the 1954 Paris Accord concerning West Germany's defense issues and integration into NATO. Photo. M Diem

Die Vision einer Europäischen Außenpolitik zwischen den Supermächten USA und UdSSR prägte die Debatte im Westeuropa der Nachkriegszeit. Lange Zeit glaubten die überzeugten europäischen Protagonisten an die Idee, mittels einer strengen Sachlogik dem Ziel einer politischen Integration zwangsläufig näher zu kommen und eine gemeinschaftliche Außenpolitik zu erreichen, und zwar über die Bildung einer integrierten Wirtschaftsunion hin zu politischen Mechanismen. Man argumentierte mit Nachdruck: Die wirtschaftliche Integration sei nicht nur ein Schritt auf dem Weg zur politischen Vereinigung, sondern bereits ein Teil des Zieles selbst.1 Wie sehr der Glaube an diese Sachlogik im Verlauf der Jahrzehnte getrogen hat, davon zeugen Mühseligkeit, Langwierigkeit und teilweise Ergebnislosigkeit der Anstrengungen, eine gemeinsame europäische Außenpolitik zu schaffen. ; Starting from the post-war vision of a supranational Western Europe, the author describes the history of a Common Foreign and Security Policy. The main focus is on the development of the European Political Cooperation (EPC) since the 1970s. Possibilities and limits of such a cooperation are highlighted. The author states that the EPC was designed pragmatically and was not incorporated into the legal system of the EU. He analyses the permanently strained relations between the national states in Europe and their effort to reach common competences in the area of foreign and security policy.