Les changements des années 1989-1990 et l'Europe de la prochaine décennie

摘要

The Changes of 1989 and 1990 and the Next Décade in Europe, by Hubert Védrine and Jean Musitelli How can the collapse of the Soviet Empire be turned to advantage in creating a new Europe, in which old adversaries will work successfully together ? This is the problem confronting Western governments after the 1989-1990 collapse of the order established at Yalta. Several conditions must first be satisfied : that Germon reunification be accomplished democratically and peacefully ; that security be strengthened by the conventional forces treaty, and that long-term stability take precedence over any short term panaceas. Though there is great anxiety concerning future developments in the Soviet Union, it is essential to continue the process of European construction negotiations and the Atlantic alliance should be combined with European defence initiatives. A system of cooperation and assistance towards the former Communist states needs to be worked out to help them over the hump of political and economie transformation. This will require increased cohesion and effectiveness on the part of the Community and the creation of a framework for concerted action open to ail European States — the Confederation proposed by François Mitterrand.