It may be all Euromerica, but Germany is still Germany

We have a similar tensions in the States. NorthEast v SouthWest. If you get a chance take a look at the silliness erupting over the latest Supreme Court nominee.

Different strokes for different folks. It's all good. While it makes life more complex, the most lasting solutions only emerge from the clearest clash of different dna. It drives evolution.

from FT.com
Anger over German role in GM shake-out:
"GM says it has three plants more than it needs in Europe, prompting bidders for the business to compete on pledges not to close plants or cut jobs in Germany, which will provide most of the European government loan guarantees needed to keep the Opel/Vauxhall operations afloat."