page_title: France–Germany relations
section_title: Economic alliances
hierarchical_section_title: France–Germany relations / Alliances / Economic alliances
caption_attribution_description: At the western end of Tiergartenstrasse in Berlin, Germany are the offices of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, the research institute of the Christian Democratic Party (CDU). Outside the offices is a sculpture depicting Konrad Adenauer and Charles de Gaulle shaking hands, symbolising Adenauer's role in restoring Franco-German relations after World War II.
context_page_description: The relations between France and Germany form an integral part of the wider politics of Europe with both countries being founder and leading Member states of the European Union and its predecessor the European Communities since its inception in 1958 with the signing of the Treaty of Rome.
  General relations between the two countries since 1871, according to Ulrich Krotz, have had three grand periods: 'hereditary enmity', 'reconciliation' and since 1963 the 'special relationship' embodied in a cooperation called Franco-German Friendship.
  In the context of the European Union, the cooperation between the two countries is immense and intimate. Even though France has at times been eurosceptical in outlook, especially under President Charles de Gaulle, Franco-German agreements and cooperations have always been key to furthering the ideals of European integration.
  In recent times, France and Germany are among the most enthusiastic proponents of the further integration of the EU. They are sometimes described as the "twin engine" or "core countries" pushing for moves.
context_section_description: European Space Agency (with many other European states)
  EADS (with two CEOs)
  Airbus (also present in the UK and Spain)
  Franco-German collaborative enterprises include;
  Areva
  Aventis
  ODDO BHF, a Franco German bank
caption: Sculpture of Konrad Adenauer and Charles de Gaulle.
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