Between Yesterday and Tomorrow

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Focusing on mid-twentieth century European integration, this book challenges traditional periodizations of European history by examining debates in both civil society and political parties in Germany. It explores how a "permissive consensus" emerged around integration, highlighting the continuity between interwar and post-war plans. The author critiques the skepticism towards democracy exhibited by many integration advocates, suggesting that support for European integration often aimed to limit democratic practices within nation-states, transcending ideological divides.