the astonishing compliment of the German press

For the Hamburg newspaper, the comparison between the German and French leaders does not turn to the advantage of the first. Francois BOUCHON / Le Figaro

DECRYPTION – After decades of German leadership, Paris is increasingly establishing itself as Europe’s “strong man”, notes the influential weekly Der Spiegel.

Still as unpopular in France, the policy pursued by the Head of State arouses the admiration of our German neighbors. This time it’s the influential weekly hamburger Der Spiegel which does not hesitate to headline provocatively: “France: theGermany better» (Frankreich – das bessere Deutschland). A 180 degree turn, as journalist Michael Sauga himself acknowledges.

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