Over the last ten years, Germany has played a cardinal role in the global community. It is the only big country that has succeeded in combining globalization and prosperity as well as technology and equality. Amid an unprecedented crisis of values, it is only logical to search the German model for a point of balance with respect to the many contradictions of the western community. However, there is also a reason why even those who feel deep- love for Germany are losing confidence in Berlin's ability to lead Europe; the reason being is that what makes the country strong and exemplary is almost regularly what makes others weak. This is not a base that makes Germany a reference in common policy choices.

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