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Originally Posted by Osem
Here's an interesting read:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21974496
I've long thought that this sort of discontent was inevitable as both sides understandably take a rather biased view of the same situation. Yes the Germans have stumped up loads of money but their economy has been by far the biggest beneficiary of EU policy whilst other, weaker economies have been further damaged by the lack of economic policy options open to them. If the Euro were to collapse and the DM be readopted then the German economy would soon be subject to the sort of pressures on exports which come with a currency that is strong. How long before jobs start getting shed and Germany's finger of blame was pointed at those 'ungrateful' nations who 'sabotaged' the grand EU plan? For there to be such discontent in Germany at a time when they've been doing well (for the most part) just goes to show how much more unrest there would be if the German economy really faltered and unemployment, etc. there started to climb.
Let's hope it doesn't escalate to the point where extremists on either side succeed in exploiting the situation and setting off a tinderbox of resentment and recriminations in Europe. |
Germany MUST control, its in there nature and they want to control the direct Europe is taking. Now they have tried many way to do it and the latest is financial. I am not saying they would go to war again because they will not be that stupid, however they ARE trying to be the controlling nation of the Euro and that worries me very much.
Any before Damien jumps in and claims this is me bringing up the war again its not. I am
NOT saying Germany will start another war i am saying it is in there nature to control and they want to control the direction the EU is going in for there own ends and if they must do it by bailing other countries out they will. They will recall there markers in the future mark my words.
We all see how the Germans are on Holiday when they MUST have the best sun beds, the best tables, the best area around the pool and they will get up at 4.00 am to ensure they get them
I have never liked or trusted the Germans and never will, and yes i have lived in there country