As the dust settles, a cold new Europe with Germany in charge will emerge spotlight image

As the dust settles, a cold new Europe with Germany in charge will emerge

Press quote (The Guardian)
09 December 2011

"For the first time in the history of the EU, the Germans are now in charge. But they are also more isolated than before," said Charles Grant, director of the CER. "The British are certainly more marginal than before. Their influence has never been lower in my lifetime." Whether or not the summit has saved the euro remains, of course, to be seen.