Czech-German relations: a sociological view

Abstract

Discusses aspects of Czech-German relations, highlighting new realities, eg, changes in the Federal Republic of Germany's approach concerning its smaller neighbors as a result of significant structural transformations in German society. Three scenarios of future societal developments in both countries are considered. It is argued that the future will be primarily influenced, in the Czech Republic, by its ability to join the European Union, &, in Germany, by its ability to successfully integrate the former German Democratic Republic into the economic & social system of the Federal Republic. The probability of the individual scenarios materializing is assessed.