Session 3

Question 1

What did the countries want from the ECSC?

Answer 1

France: Preferential Coal and Steal
Germany: nomralization

Question 2

Why was the ECSC unnecessary?

Answer 2

Korean War → US plans to rearm Germany

Question 3

What was the Pleven Plan?

Answer 3

Proposed by France because of fear of loosing power and Germany gaining too much: Integrating german army in a european army

Question 4

What were benefits and weaknesses of the EDC?

Answer 4

+ EDC would allow France to modernize and reform and be the indisputable leader of Europe and keep Germany under control
- All muddled up with the conquered nations, Germany and Italy, France must give up its men, its weapons, its money, in a stateless confusion

Question 5

What are the US-conditions for ESDP?

Answer 5

• No decoupling → EU decision-making not unhooked from broader NATO
  decision-making
• No duplication → defense resources are too scarce for allies to conduct
  force planning, operate command structures, and make procurement
  decisions twice (NATO+EU)
• No discrimination → against NATO members who are not EU members

Question 6

What’s the EU defense budget?

Answer 6

• European Defence Fund → 8bn over 7 years
• European Peace Facility → 5bn over 7 years

Question 7

Why is there no joint EU grand strategic vision?

Answer 7

1. Preference divergence of EU member states
2. Role of the EU defense industry: Mostly produce for foreign buyers
3. Role of EU public opinion (could actually be more of a driving force)