German Reunification: A Job Still Unfinished

German Reunification: A Job Still Unfinished

Posted by: John Kornblum Friday, October 2, 2015 | http://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/?fa=61488

After a quarter century, Germany has settled into a stable and respectable role in Europe and the world. In recent months, Europe’s weakness has amplified the image of Germany’s strength. When the Federal Republic assumes a central role, its leaders are often praised for their foresight and sense of responsibility.
But, when they find it hard to contribute to military operations or be tough on the Russians, admiration quickly turns to criticism. Such schizophrenic treatment recently led German Chancellor Angela Merkel to point out to voters that Germany was rapidly becoming the America of Europe.http://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/?fa=61488