Whereas Otto III had promoted a policy of "Restoration of the Roman Empire" (Renovatio imperii Romanorum), Henry II sought a policy of "Restoration of the Frankish Kingdom" (Renovatio regni Francorum).
Sedangkan Otto III telah mempromosikan sebuah kebijakan "Pemulihan Kekaisaran Romawi" (Renovatio imperii Romanorum), Heinrich II mengupayakan kebijakan "Pemulihan Frank Raya" (Renovatio regni Francorum).