France &

Germany
France and
Germany current
status.
Political Partner
Trading Partner
Allies Benefits
France export: aircrafts, vehicles,
pharmaceutical products, food products
(wine), hydrocarbons and electronic
components.
Germany export: vehicles, machinery,
chemical goods, electronic products, electrical
equipment, pharmaceuticals, transport
equipment, basic metals, food products, and
rubber and plastics.

History:
General relations between the two countries since 1871, according to Ulrich Krotz,
have had three grand periods: 'hereditary enmity' (down to 1945), 'reconciliation'
(1945–1963) and since 1963 the 'special relationship' embodied in a cooperation
called Franco-German Friendship (French: Amitié franco-allemande; German