From Dr. Johanna Möhring's point of view, the greatest obstacle to the expansion of Franco-German security policy relations lies in the divergence of basic strategic orientations. Since Germany favors cooperation with the US and France, on the other hand, advocates a sovereign Europe, it is difficult for both countries to expand their existing cooperation in security and defense policy. However, Dr. Möhring pointed to the potential success of Franco-German tank and fighter jet projects: “Given their political and symbolic significance, there is a good chance that a compromise can be reached at the highest level.”