Who Calls the Tune in Europe Now?
A look at the position of West Germany in the European Community today. 1974 has seen a new and tougher assertion of Germany's voice in Community affairs - and an active determination to bring about radical change. After being the Pay-master of Europe for so long. is Germany now seeking the political leadership as well? How much does the Chancellorship of Helmut Schmidt mean a break with the past and reflect a fundamental change of attitudes in the country And what could it all mean for Britain and France?
Alan Watson has been to West Germany seeking the views of the people there, including leading figures in government, politics and industry.
Producers PADDY O'KEEFFE and TOM READ