Abstract
The new constellation after the elections in France, the USA and Germany offer a window of opportunity for restructuring the transatlantic relations. Washington has become more multilateral and supportive to the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) provided it contributes to its global agenda. The Lisbon Treaty provides for a better framework to the Europeans to act together in this field. Paris has realised that the best way to reach its traditional goal of Europe becoming an autonomous global actor in the field of security is to become more ‘atlanticist’. France may have altered its tactical approach but its strategy regarding EU and NATO remains strongly path-dependent. From a German point of view, the best-case explanation is the preferred outcome: France's return into the military integration of NATO leading to an enhanced ESDP and improved transatlantic relations based on a shared security culture and values.
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