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England, conflicted on its place in Europe, looks to Germany

Press quote (The New York Times)
26 February 2014

"They think Merkel is the savior, the great white hope," said Charles Grant, director of the London-based CER. "But her power is much more limited than that."..."The hard line on migration in Britain has alienated several other capitals,” said Mr. Grant of the CER. “Britain needs Germany, but it also needs other friends and allies if it wants to achieve reforms in the EU."