As long as the EU union is governed in a democratic way (as it is now) there is no serious fear that we (the rest of EU) would be the political slaves of Germany. Economically speaking, the eastern half of Europe (Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland + the 3 Baltic states) is nearly in economic slavery to the French, German, Austrian, Dutch and Swedish financial elites already. So what was in danger to be lost is already lost for the losers. On the other hand, the French and the Germans are negotiating rather well their interests (Greece !) and as long as this negotiation is not stuck, there will be no need for another war in Europe. I live in France now and there is no real fear here of anything (militarily speaking) cause they keep their Nukes warm and ready :D.