The new risk for Europe - an inward-looking Germany


  • World
  • Tuesday, 26 Sep 2017

A general view of the lower house of German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany September 26, 2017. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

BERLIN (Reuters) - In 2008, in a fit of pique over Angela Merkel's cautious response to the global financial crisis, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, lashed out at his German counterpart.

"While France is acting, Germany is just thinking about it," Sarkozy seethed.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico's first woman president
Muslim schools caught up in France's fight against Islamism
South Africa's Ramaphosa says violence has no place after election
South Korea to suspend military pact with North over trash balloons
Civilian dies in Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv, official says
African tech startups cater to continent’s needs
This material could replace traditional glass and keep building interiors cooler
Generative artificial intelligence has not yet won over users at large
Maldives bans entry of Israeli passport holders
Boeing, NASA target June 5 for Starliner's debut crew flight

Others Also Read