The Germany that emerged from this process is uniquely suited to act as a model for Europe, owing to its federal character, which is reflected in strong constitutional guarantees of states’ rights. Germany’s deeply embedded commitment to Europe and insistence on constitutionalism reflect its profound effort to understand what went wrong during the interwar period, the consequences of racism and extreme nationalism, and the legacy of Nazi crimes.
克服重重困难实现统一的德国特别适合成为欧洲的榜样，因为对各州权利牢固的宪法保障凸显出德国的联邦性质。德国对欧洲一体化和宪政坚定不移的追求反映了这个国家对战时问题、种族主义和极端民族主义、以及纳粹罪行后果的深刻反思。很少有国家能够如此有效地吸取历史教训。