Julius Friend explores both the domestic and foreign affairs elements of the French-German relationship and points to the compelling nature of the integration movement and its consequences for and on France and Germany.

Managing the revolution of 1989 -- Moving toward Maastricht -- Ratification crises and the varieties of Euroskepticism, 1993-1996 -- Pessimism and disappointment, 1995-1997 -- New men and old problems -- Stumbling toward enlargement.