The crucial point is not the German economy’s renewed strength, but whether Germany will use this strength in Europe’s interest or its own. Unfortunately, Merkel seems to have decided on the second option, because it entails fewer domestic political risks.
问题的关键不在于德国经济实力是否有所回升，而在于德国打算用它的实力来干什么，是去维护欧洲的共同利益呢，还是维护一己私利。不幸的是，默克尔似乎依然决心选择后者，因为后者所蕴含的国内政治风险比较小。