Sadly, when it comes to Ireland, this may not be a happy experience. Our politicians may be talking bravely about sticking up for Ireland, but nothing captured the reality of our status more than a recent vignette at an EU ministerial meeting after a Greek delegate dared to differ with some German proposal. The German representative walked haughtily across the room, bent down, berated the Greek for his cheek in even daring to have a view and, having silenced him, stalked back to his chair.
Such now is the reality of 'partnership' in Europe. . . . .
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As Germany returns to old habits it is starting to look as though we need to build a modern league of small nations to curb the imperial ambitions of Frau Merkel and her devious French collaborationists. If this is to be achieved, however, Foreign Affairs will need a politician with guile and a silky political touch, who, behind the velvet glove of humorous quips retains something of the night around his persona.
Öll greinin: Diplomacy is a stock set to soar - Editorial, Opinion - Independent.ie
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As Germany returns to old habits it is starting to look as though we need to build a modern league of small nations to curb the imperial ambitions of Frau Merkel and her devious French collaborationists. If this is to be achieved, however, Foreign Affairs will need a politician with guile and a silky political touch, who, behind the velvet glove of humorous quips retains something of the night around his persona.
Öll greinin: Diplomacy is a stock set to soar - Editorial, Opinion - Independent.ie
