Germany–Italy relations

Germany–Italy relations

Germany
Italy
Embassy of Italy in Germany.

Germany–Italy relations refer to interstate relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Italian Republic.

History

Italia und Germania, painted by Johann Friedrich Overbeck before Italian and German Unification.
The Duce Benito Mussolini and the Führer Adolf Hitler.

Relations were established after the Unification of Italy. The two countries historically enjoy a special relationship since they fought together against the Austrian Empire for independence and were both political enemies of France for some time.[1] Italy and Germany were part of the Triple alliance but they were enemies during the Great War. Both countries were members of the Axis during World War II, formed an alliance during the Cold War (West Germany), were among the inner six and became two of the G6 nations after their economic miracle. Prime minister Giulio Andreotti was not in favour of the German reunification but today the Italian government and the German one are full and leading members of the EU. In 2005 A German cardinal was elected Bishop of Rome.

Germany has an embassy in Rome and consulates in Milan and Naples, while Italy has an embassy in Berlin and consulates in Frankfurt, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Nuremberg, Saarbrücken, and Stuttgart.

See also

References

  1. ↑ France opposed Italy before the Capture of Rome and was member of the Triple Entente