 Germany’s argument is that having a permanent EU seat on the Security Council would enable the European bloc to speak with one, united voice at the international platform.Article 34 of the Treaty on the European Union states that member states must uphold the position of the Union at any international organisations, conferences or forums of the like in their actions, hence, Germany argues that if France truly was committed to the EU, this spot and the associated veto power should be Europeanised.These calls follow concerns for the future of Europe on the global stage following Brexit, which leaves Europe with just one seat on the council.