Correspondent in Berlin
In this period of Covid-19, the scene has been repeating itself for several weeks, in Berlin.
Worried about the persistence of the virus, Angela Merkel summons recalcitrant presidents of regions, to try to tighten the containment measures.
Twice these meetings end in failure and, in the end, the status quo prevails.
In the aftermath of these aborted summits, the Chancellor publicly complains of not having been listened to by the local barons and repeats her message.
"
We must reduce contacts, reduce contacts, reduce contacts,
" she insisted on Tuesday.
Fortunately, the epidemic remains under control.
Germany is one of the best pupils in the European class, and that is enough for the happiness of the population.
Angela Merkel rarely imposes her own decisions.
But she embodies, again and again, the voice of wisdom.
Often photographed, fingers and hands crossed in front of her waist, the country's first lady remains placid.
His phlegm,
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