Quote Originally Posted by RandBlade View Post
Merkel and German industry wants a deal, Merkel hasn't wanted to step on European toes but the timing has already been agreed that it is Merkel's tenure of Presidency of the EU that will sort this out. Funny coincidence that!
You do realize that there are several other countries to consider, yes? While Merkel certainly holds a position of power, it's not absolute power. And she's also smart enough to not let you get away with cherry picking.

Basically, she's actually the worst kind of opponent you can have at the negotiation table.