Abstract
This article examines the changing attitude of Germany's population and political elite towards European integration in the 1990s, particularly in response to the Maastricht Treaty. The German elite's tradition of unequivocal support for European integration is elucidated and contrasted with rising levels of popular scepticism regarding the European Union. Factors specific to unified Germany and its federal system are examined in order to ascertain potential for conflict Evidence of Euroscepticism is also sought within Germany's party system, based on results from recent European Parliament elections. The article points to means by which popular discontent can be systematically addressed in the interest of European integration.
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