you however do not know MERKELS Germany do you...?
I admit I know very little (too little) about Germany.
I have had no personal contact with any German... besides that hot German wife who lived next to me one time

My view on Germany is based mostly on news etc. I know they are few countries with economy actually producing something concrete these days.
Very efficient and organized systems.
Their foreign policy is diplomatic - they don't mock other countries, the critic they may have, they express diplomatically. I always respect that.