The analytical and conceptual framework --;The first steps to European Monetary co-operation, 1968 to 1981 --;The decision to keep the franc in the ERM, May 1981 to March 1983 --;The French challenge to German monetary dominance: demands for EMS reform, March 1983 to May 1988 --;Negotiating the EMU project, May 1988 to December 1991: the victory of European power motives over national policymaking tradition --;After Maastricht, December 1991 to January 1999: keeping the EMU project on track and challenging German monetary dominance.
The logic behind European monetary cooperation and integration can only be understood through an examination of French efforts to maximise their monetary power in relation to Germany and America.
Economic and Monetary Union -- History.
European Union countries -- Economic integration -- History -- 20th century.
Monetary policy -- France -- History -- 20th century.