Once an agreement has been made Germans do not anticipate having to revisit it. It’s not an agreement if it will be renegotiated. Agreed is agreed.
Price
Germans believe that there is such a thing as an objective price. And that there is a objective way to determine that price.
Comfort Level
The Germans have a low comfort level when negotiating over price. They consider it to be inappropriate, unnecessary, even distasteful.
Peace of Augsburg
The Peace of Augsburg (1555): This treaty ended religious conflict within the Holy Roman Empire by allowing rulers to choose their territory’s religion. The agreement was reached only after protracted negotiations and careful consideration of the political and religious context. The resulting yes was highly binding and respected, reflecting the German preference for thorough context before agreement.
German Reunification Negotiations (1990)
The reunification of East and West Germany required complex negotiations involving the Four Allied Powers, NATO, and the Warsaw Pact. Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher employed a meticulously planned, methodical approach, preparing extensive legal frameworks to ensure a smooth transition. They insisted on clarifying every legal, financial, and political detail, ensuring that nothing was left open to interpretation.