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Merkel's moment of truth as she heads for collision with Russia and Greece
Published Mon, Feb 9, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Berlin
AFTER almost a decade as German chancellor, Angela Merkel faces a moment of truth as a resurgent Russia and fed-up Greeks challenge her blueprint for Europe's future.
As bloodshed in eastern Ukraine escalates and the new Greek government rejects austerity championed by Ms Merkel, her deliberate leadership style may be reaching the limit of its effectiveness.
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