“Because of the British exit, Germany obviously gains more responsibility,” he said. Rather, Germany through Merkel is exerting a kind of postmodern form of leadership — leading by example and through consensus. But the pending departure of the E.U.’s second-largest economy — Britain — could thrustan even bigger burden of leadership upon Germany. Yet more and more, the question arises whether Europe will allow Germany to lead. But almost as many now worry that Germany will shrink from its leadership role, leaving a rudderless Europe drifting into political and economic limbo.

Source: Washington Post July 03, 2016 21:23 UTC