This book brings together contributions from scholars, politicians, and publicists who have been professionally and personally reflecting on the constructive development possibilities of German-French relations for some time. It is published to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the German-French Institute in Ludwigsburg. It is intentionally not designed as a celebratory publication, but rather as a non-fiction book on the topics that are central to the institute's work. However, it can also be understood as a tribute from the authors to the Ludwigsburg Institute as a central place for French studies. The book project itself turned out to be an exemplary experience in the field of civil society relations between the two countries, which is its subject. These experiences include the joy over the successful contributions as well as...