‘Nothing’s changed. Deep down, they’ve always had a soft spot for me!’ On 16 November 1949, French cartoonist Kb2 illustrates France’s worries at the possible resurgence of German industrial power and emphasises the United States’ support for the Federal Republic of Germany. Five days later, under the Petersberg Agreement, the FRG accedes to the International Authority for the Ruhr and many of Germany’s industrial installations are removed from the list of reparations and industries to be dismantled. The young Marianne (France) is not impressed at the gift given by Uncle Sam (United States) to the smiling young Germania, wearing a Wehrmacht helmet and clutching an industrial complex.