Analysis - Europe's eyes on Merkel to rebuild EU after Brexit vote

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives at the EU Summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 28, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - When the chips are down in Europe, everyone turns to Angela Merkel for a solution. But the German chancellor often sits on her hands until the last minute, then does the minimum necessary to keep the show on the road.

Since last month's shock British referendum vote to leave the European Union, all eyes have been on Berlin to indicate a way out of danger for the 27 members who will remain.