Germany: Mama Merkel survives for now, but significantly weakened

“Under her continued leadership, Germany will be largely immobilized at home and in Europe.” (Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff, director of the Berlin office of the German Marshall Fund)   To save herself (HER government) she agreed to border controls for Germany.  Details are “sketchy,” but she agreed to the creation of transit centers at Germany’s borders to … Continue reading Germany: Mama Merkel survives for now, but significantly weakened

Mama Merkel update: Nothing resolved in special EU meeting yesterday, try again Thursday

Invasion of Europe news….. As we reported last week, a special EU meeting was called for yesterday as the political pressure mounts on German Chancellor Angela Merkel to do something to control the migrant population that continues to grow in Germany.  See Merkel between a rock and a hard place in age of ‘Aquarius.’ I’m … Continue reading Mama Merkel update: Nothing resolved in special EU meeting yesterday, try again Thursday

In new age of 'Aquarius', Mama Merkel between a rock and a hard place

As you can tell, I am fascinated by the sea change in Europe seemingly brought on in less than one week after Italy blocked the landing of a so-called ‘rescue ship’ with more than 600 mostly African men and boys on board. The ‘Aquarius’ was ultimately “welcomed” by Spain, but that won’t solve the EU … Continue reading In new age of 'Aquarius', Mama Merkel between a rock and a hard place

Mama Merkel could have a rough next 4 years

Invasion of Europe news….. You’ve seen the news I’m sure, but this headline at Reuters caught my attention: Incensed over refugees, east Germans punish easterner Merkel Here is the story.  Germany headed down the tubes IMHO (emphasis below is mine): BERLIN (Reuters) – For weeks, Chancellor Angela Merkel endured taunts and whistles whenever she ventured … Continue reading Mama Merkel could have a rough next 4 years

Mama Merkel: Boo-hoo! We tried to help them and they attack us

Invasion of Europe News…… German Chancellor Angela Merkel has a bad year ahead.  On December 19th, a failed asylum seeker killed a dozen people celebrating a Christmas tradition in Berlin. Here we learn that a Syrian refugee (who had been granted permission to stay in dear old Deutschland) has been arrested on terror charges, and … Continue reading Mama Merkel: Boo-hoo! We tried to help them and they attack us