As the Soviet empire disintegrated, Germany’s leaders recognized that German reunification was possible only in the context of a more united Europe, and they were prepared to make considerable sacrifices to achieve it. When it came to bargaining, the Germans were willing to contribute a little more and take a little less than others, thereby facilitating agreement.
法德曾是相关行动的领导者。随着苏维埃帝国的解体，德国领导人意识到只有在加强欧洲团结的背景下，才有可能实现德国的统一。他们也准备付出巨大的牺牲去实现这一目标。谈判过程中德国人愿意比别人多些付出少些收获，以此来推动协议的达成。