Word: westpolitik
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Dates: during 1970-1970
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While Bahr attended to Ostpolitik, Brandt spent some time on Bonn's somewhat neglected Westpolitik. In a 36-hour official visit to Paris, Brandt sought to reassure French President Georges Pompidou that Bonn's initiatives toward the East would not jeopardize West European security. Though Pompidou seemed to be satisfied with Brandt's pledges, the French in general are suspicious about German intentions. Increasingly, the French press is filled with articles reflecting fears that the Germans might link up the East bloc against West Europeans. Unlikely as that may be, Brandt nonetheless must realize that his emphasis...
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