Cartoon by Tim on the question of parity between the French franc and the German mark within the European Monetary System (11 March 1983)

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‘1 franc — Deutsche Mark’. On 11 March 1983, French cartoonist Tim paints an ironic picture of the monetary tensions between France and the Federal Republic of Germany. As the franc is devalued for the third time and the German mark is revalued, Tim depicts French Prime Minister Pierre Mauroy as a prisoner of Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl. The First World War helmets and rifle with bayonet emphasise the image of a monetary conflict between the two countries. Even though France is trying to restore its economic competitiveness, the two adversaries are not on an equal footing and France is finding it difficult to fight against the economic power of West Germany. The French franc is weakened and continues to be held captive by the strong Deutschmark.

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Source: TIM (Louis Mitelberg). "1 Franc- Deutsche Mark" dans L'Express Paris: L'Express. 11.03-17.03.1983.

Copyright: (c) Mitelberg, Adagp

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Cartoon by Tim on the question of parity between the French franc and the German mark within the European Monetary System (11 March 1983)