Dilemmas and Breakthroughs in Germany's Collective Identity as a European Nation-State
The collective identity of European nation-states is a challenging issue:they often oscillate between adherence to the nation-state,acceptance of a common political culture,and a shared identity as"Europeans".Today,as Europe gradually moves towards a"supranational"community,Germany's collective identity is of great significance for understanding the relationship between European nation-states and the European Community of States.It will profoundly affect the stability and unity of Germany's domestic politics,lead the country's foreign and security policies,and also construct Germany's vision for future development.