The Franco-German Axis of the Eu and Russia

The concept of “Greater Eurasia”: The Russian “turn to the East” and its consequences for the European Union from the geopolitical angle of analysis

“…Due to its position, the EU must simultaneously make many bets. First of all, this concerns the major European powers, especially the continental ones: Germany and France (Kukartseva & Thomann, 2018). The EU is interested in access to the raw materials and human potential of the EAEC and in expanding the market for the promotion of its products.…”

“…The constitution of a "Central European Alliance" ought to be decisive in organizing a critical mass in Europe, including Russia, and avoiding mutual neutralization. It would entail at least the membership of Russia, Germany, and France, whose territories constitute the European continent's central axis (Kukartseva & Thomann, 2018). France guards its autonomy carefully and has a robust strategic tradition.…”