Unified Germany's Role in the European Union: Hegemon, Co-leader, or Mediator?
Journal: UNC Libraries
Year: 2023

Germany underwent major historical change since the end of World War II, joining the European Union and undergoing reunification. The major historical and political shifts defined Germany's international leadership and cooperation. Modern political theorizations argue various perspectives on Germany's developing leadership in the European Union since reunification. Arguments define Germany as a hegemon dominating the European leadership, as a co-leader cooperating with other major European count