HEADLINES FROM MERKELAND

FUNNY HOW THE GERMANS SEE IT:http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/

Jean-Claude Juncker’s Unexpected DealHow the European Commission President Won Over Trump

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/how-the-jean-claude-juncker-won-over-donald-trump-a-1220466.htm

This week, Washington and Brussels struck an unexpected agreement to lift levies in the tariff conflict between the U.S. and the EU. The move represents a victory for all sides, but especially beleaguered European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

HibernationHow Europe Can Survive the Trump Era

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/how-europe-can-survive-the-donald-trump-era-a-1219447.html

Explosive narcissism and vulgar capitalism: It is impossible to engage in politics with this U.S. president. Europe should resist the temptation to fixate on Donald Trump and instead pursue its own goals. That’s the lesson of a deeply disorienting week.

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