But I think Angela Merkel will come out on top again anyway, although maybe strengthened.”Her mother, Irmgard, 80, nodded furiously. “I don’t think Merkel is to blame for that, but I also don’t think she has much say over what happens. I constantly worry what Germany might unleash on the world, particularly with Britain leaving the EU, which just gives Germany more power in Europe. We’ve seen what’s happened in the US, and how people’s language and behaviour is being shaped by Donald Trump. Well, I fear a German Trump.

Source: The Guardian November 22, 2017 04:52 UTC