Siepmann, Luca M. (2025) “Freundship”? The deepening of British-German relations from pre- to post-Brexit. German Politics and Society, 43 (3). pp. 39-75. ISSN 1045-0300
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This article investigates whether post-Brexit British-German relations can be understood as an “international friendship,” employing a novel framework in international relations theory. It conducts a qualitative-interpretivist case study, analyzing state visits in 2004, 2015, and 2023, with a focus on the discourse of heads of state during these key diplomatic events. The data include speeches, non-discursive practices, and bilateral forums, which are contextualized within the wider literature on international friendship and public diplomacy. These cases illustrate the transformation of the relationship through a time that is commonly considered a deep rupture, most notably through Brexit. The findings indicate that while Brexit indeed posed a challenge, it also led to strengthened British-German relations. Although structural changes are necessary for lasting stability in this bilateral relationship, the two nations have developed a “shared being in time” characterized by reconciled historical memories and a clearer joint vision for the future.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | © 2025 Georgetown University and Berghahn Books. |
| Divisions: | LSE |
| Subjects: | J Political Science > JZ International relations J Political Science D History General and Old World > DA Great Britain D History General and Old World > DD Germany |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Nov 2025 11:42 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Nov 2025 11:42 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/130101 |
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