How did the relationship between Germany and France change after World War II?

First of all, politically speaking, after World War II, Germany carried out social reforms under the leadership of the United States, eradicated fascism, punished war criminals, and learned the profound lessons left by the war, paving the way for the improvement of Franco-German relations. Germany was the initiator of World War I and World War II. France and Germany were warring parties in World War I, especially in World War II, when the fascist Axis Group with Germany as the core launched aggression and expansion to the whole world, France was defeated by Germany in the war and suffered heavy losses. After World War II, France participated in the partition and occupation of Germany. The German war was defeated, and the country's social economy was also hit hard. Conflicts and confrontations in the war led to mutual losses, which greatly reduced the status of the two countries in the international pattern. It is precisely because of the conflict and confrontation between France and Germany from the beginning of 19 century to the middle of the 20th century that France and Germany realized that the conflict and confrontation were not conducive to Europe's strength and their respective economic development, and they also deeply reflected on history, making them realize that strengthening cooperation is the only way.

Secondly, economically speaking, the development of the world economy needs the integration of European economies, and the increasingly close ties between European economies are the economic roots to promote the improvement of Franco-German relations. Economic development is the fundamental driving force for strengthening world ties. In the Second World War, the social economy of western European countries, whether victorious or defeated, suffered serious damage. After the war, the situation in western Europe was urgent, and they implemented social reforms, adjusted policies and developed social economy. In 1950s and 1960s, western European countries witnessed rapid social and economic development, rising national strength and improving people's living standards, showing a scene of prosperity. In the process of economic development, the links between western European countries are getting closer and closer, and the process of integration has begun. The socialization and internationalization of capitalist production have promoted the strengthening of economic ties among countries and fundamentally improved the relationship between France and Germany. France and Germany are both big European countries and capitalist countries. After World War II, they were also the main victims of the war and suffered serious economic contusion. Therefore, strengthening economic ties is a historical necessity and the fundamental driving force for strengthening cooperation and improving relations.

Third, the improvement of Franco-German relations can not be separated from the efforts of French and German politicians. When Charles de Gaulle came to power, his idea that the post-war EU must include Germans was deeply rooted. De Gaulle clearly knew that if France wants to restore its status as a great power and make a unified Europe a force independent of the United States and the Soviet Union, it must gain the understanding and support of Germany. And Germany's political status also makes Germany demand more from France than France demands from Germany, and France's political status is higher than Germany's, which is conducive to France's dominant position in the relationship between France and Germany. On September 1958, 14- 15, Charles de Gaulle held the first meeting with German Chancellor Adenauer. The two sides said that in view of the long history of hostility between France and Germany, it is absolutely necessary to strengthen Franco-German cooperation, build a unified Europe and usher in a new era of Franco-German reconciliation and mutual trust. 1963 65438+1On October 22nd, through the efforts of politicians from both sides, France and Germany signed the Franco-German Cooperation Treaty, which marked the complete reconciliation of Franco-German relations. It is under the active efforts and promotion of politicians in Germany and France that the relationship between France and Germany has been improved and developed. The national reconciliation between France and Germany has a great impact on the two countries and has a far-reaching impact on the evolution of Europe and the world.

Fourth, France and Germany are similar in history, humanities, traditional culture and values. They are all cultural traditions with Christianity as the main body, especially influenced by the modern Renaissance and Enlightenment. They are both rational peoples, and both countries have made important historical contributions to the development of world civilization. Similar cultural edification, similar views on the history of civilization, reflection on the decline of two nations caused by the conflict and confrontation between France and Germany in modern history, and the influence of post-war pacifism are the main factors to promote the reconciliation between France and Germany.