If you plan to read Paul Lever’s book, Berlin Rules: Europe and the German Way, to enjoy a bit of good old fashioned German bashing, and to confirm your anxieties about a Europe run by Germany, you might be disappointed at times and reassured at others.
As published on omfif.org – September 2017
In just over a decade, Germany has been transformed from the ‘sick man of Europe’ into a domineering and threatening force, according to some. Given the UK’s decision to leave the EU and the negotiations about the terms of Brexit, there is renewed interest in all things German, and British authors have responded.
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Author: Bob Bischof
German Robert (Bob) Bischof has lived and worked in Britain for 40 years. He is convinced that the two countries can gain much by learning from each other. Well-known for his outspoken comments on economic, political and industrial issues concerning Britain and Germany, he is a regular contributor to a range of newspapers and other publications, including the Financial Times and other national papers.
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