1. Why is Germany a "reluctant hegemon" in the EU?
2. Why does Germany have to be assertive in the EU?
3. What are the benefits and costs of using a common currency for Germany, Greece, and the EU?
4. ON ETHICS: While Greece needs help, the German economy has also suffered a major recession itself. How would you advise the chancellor: to bail out or to kick out Greece? As a German taxpayer, are you willing to pay higher taxes to help Greece? (Bear in mind, after Greece, there will be numerous other countries.)