France has played a leading role in the EU since its birth, but
skeptically, she is losing her power nowadays due to a new face of
British – EU relation policy by PM Tony Blair or the US role in
the EU. However, she may be able to retain her powerful voice by
German cooperation, especially in the Common Foreign and
Security Policy area. Besides, year 2003 was the 40th anniversary
of Franco-German relation after the Elysée Treaty in 1963. The
research contains the analysis of French role since the beginning of
the EU and whether she is losing her clout. There are also chapters
dedicating to Franco-German Relation and how Germany assists
France in maintaining her front position in the Union