Language: English
Question 235 · Federal question
The then French President François Mitterrand and the then German Chancellor Helmut Kohl…
German original (as asked in the real test)
Der damalige französische Staatspräsident François Mitterrand und der damalige deutsche Bundeskanzler Helmut Kohl gedenken in Verdun gemeinsam der Toten beider Weltkriege. Welches Ziel der Europäischen Union wird bei diesem Treffen deutlich?
- A Freundschaft zwischen England und Deutschland
- B Reisefreiheit in alle Länder der EU
- C Frieden und Sicherheit in den Ländern der EU ✓ Correct answer
- D einheitliche Feiertage in den Ländern der EU
Translation
The then French President François Mitterrand and the then German Chancellor Helmut Kohl commemorate the dead of both World Wars together in Verdun. Which goal of the European Union is made clear at this meeting?
- A Friendship between England and Germany
- B Freedom to travel to all EU countries
- C Peace and security in the EU countries ✓ Correct answer
- D Uniform public holidays in the EU countries
Explanation
Mitterrand and Kohl commemorating the war dead together at Verdun symbolized the EU's founding goal of securing peace between former enemies after two world wars.
Tips
- Verdun was a major World War One battlefield between France and Germany, which makes the gesture so symbolic.
- The scene is about peace between nations, not about travel, holidays or other practical benefits.
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