Germany and Israel | Friends in high places | Economist.com
THE Federal Republic of Germany waited until Israel was 17 years old before establishing diplomatic relations. But the two countries have since more than made up for the delay. This week the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, took half her cabinet to Jerusalem for an early celebration of Israel's 60th birthday (in May). Israel's prime minister, Ehud Olmert, greeted her at the airport as if she were an American president. On March 18th Ms Merkel addressed Israel's parliament, an honour previously reserved for heads of state. It is almost official: Germany is Israel's second-best friend.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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