The curious case of German leadership

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Publication Date November 2011
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Some of Germany’s European partners accuse Chancellor Angela Merkel of refusing, or failing, to lead properly in the euro crisis. Many Germans agree with that analysis and call for Merkel to guide the rescue efforts with a firmer hand and more vision. Just as many, however, think that Germany is actually leading well, and that this is not sufficiently acknowledged.

In the Spiegel Online International article (see related url hyperlink) Germany, admired and envied for its economic success, has become a model for Europe in the debt crisis. The Continent is becoming more German as countries get serious about fiscal discipline. But the nation's new dominance is also stirring resentment, and old anti-German sentiments are returning.

Source Link http://centreforeuropeanreform.blogspot.com/2011/11/curious-case-of-german-leadership.html
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Spiegel Online International, 8.12.11: Merkel Is Leading the Country into Isolation http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,802591,00.html
Spiegel Online International, 8.12.11: How About Some Humility, Frau Merkel! http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,802515,00.html
ESO: Background information: Germany told to act to save Europe / I fear Germany's power less than her inactivity http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-told-to-act-to-save-europe-i-fear-germanys-power-less-than-her-inactivity/
ESO: Background information: Europe – an awfully wonderful family http://www.europeansources.info/record/europe-an-awfully-wonderful-family/
ESO: Background information: Goethe, in technocrat’s clothing http://www.europeansources.info/record/goethe-in-technocrats-clothing/
ESO: Background information: Merkel's party to back her on Europe policy / Merkel urges stronger union to back euro / Merkel delights her party but not London http://www.europeansources.info/record/merkels-party-to-back-her-on-europe-policy-merkel-urges-stronger-union-to-back-euro-merkel-delights-her-party-but-not-london/
Spiegel Online International, 6.12.11: Europe Shudders at Germany's New-Found Power http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,801982,00.html

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