Also, European economic integration and cooperation should not be understated and it's effect on rebuilding germany. Especially in the early days of the EEC/EC

Also, European economic integration and cooperation should not be understated and it's effect on rebuilding germany. Especially in the early days of the EEC/ECSC, rebuilding (west) germany was important for many other european nations at the time to increase their export markets. (Benelux especially).