ENGLISH

Britain, Germany, and the Rise of Competitive Virtue Signaling

By Roderick Parkes

Book information

Publisher
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik
Year
2022
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1323817 bytes)
Series
DGAP Policy Brief; 3/2022
Pages
11\11
Topic
Other Social Sciences\\Politics: International Relations
Time added
2022-10-09 02:23:17
BrexitGerman-British relations

Description

In 2016, British and German officials were clear: they wanted quickly to put Brexit behind them and cooperate on big ticket items like the international rule of law. Now, in 2022, the pair in fact seem to be competing more than they cooperate. Germany wants to shine in comparison with Britain, and the UK sees advantages for its own standing if Germany falls short. This “competitive virtue signaling” defines Germany and the UK’s post-Brexit rivalry, and – oddly – might lead to tighter relations.

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