This article will answer most of your questions regarding Merkel:
Putin and Merkel: A Rivalry of History, Distrust and Power
nytimes.com/2017/03/12/world/europe/vladimir-putin-angela-merkel-russia-germany.html
now the powerhouse of Europe and admired by so many here on the forum and Europe wide.
Indeed, interesting how countries and people can change over generations. Kind of gives someone hope for the future, doesn't it?
@Ironside
ou are surely kidding here
Why should I? Without Germany, the Euro would have broken up, and Germany is paying the most for the upkeep of the EU.
I just wonder what they are trying to achieve by attacking Poland
Nobody is attacking Poland, if anything Poland is currently attacking itself by its' irresponsible government. The fact that they are willing to endanger Poland's long-term interest in being alligned to Europe is telling.