A United Germany stands tall today. And in the event of the #brexit has a very important role to play in stabilising the European economy. Given the prominence of the German economy today, it is indeed very interesting to look back to 1989 when Germany got re-united.
Margaret Thatcher, the then Prime Minister of Britain had cast serious suspicions on Germany's intentions and had opposed it's reunification in every possible manner. Failing miserably in doing so and admitting it she had said: "If there is one instance in which a foreign policy I pursued met with unambiguous failure, it was my policy on German reunification".
Today's Germany is very different from then. A country which was helped by the French, British, Americans and the Russians to re-construct itself, has grown to be very accommodating. Its citizens have welcomed 1 million+ refugees and are still counting.. The Ministry of Migration and Refugees is making every effort to ensure that the migrants are able to settle down fast and get a job. Chancellor Merkel is going through a testing time but at the same time demonstrating a lot of courage in taking very bold decisions.
Having served for 11 long years already...Will she emerge as the Iron Lady of this era!
Margaret Thatcher, the then Prime Minister of Britain had cast serious suspicions on Germany's intentions and had opposed it's reunification in every possible manner. Failing miserably in doing so and admitting it she had said: "If there is one instance in which a foreign policy I pursued met with unambiguous failure, it was my policy on German reunification".
Today's Germany is very different from then. A country which was helped by the French, British, Americans and the Russians to re-construct itself, has grown to be very accommodating. Its citizens have welcomed 1 million+ refugees and are still counting.. The Ministry of Migration and Refugees is making every effort to ensure that the migrants are able to settle down fast and get a job. Chancellor Merkel is going through a testing time but at the same time demonstrating a lot of courage in taking very bold decisions.
Having served for 11 long years already...Will she emerge as the Iron Lady of this era!
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