That was underlined again on Friday by the German Economy Minister, Philip Roesler.

BBC: Deadlock in the eurozone

The German Economics Minister, Philipp Roesler, called his intervention "irresponsible".

BBC: Resentment towards Germany

If the Free Democrats fail to win the 5 percent support needed to gain seats in the state legislature Sunday, that could help hand Lower Saxony to the opposition and prompt the departure of embattled party leader Philipp Roesler, who is also vice chancellor.

NPR: Merkel Risks Election-Year Setback In State Vote

This time around, as the series draws to a close, Daniel Vega Villar from Spain, Sarah Kakakhel from Pakistan, Aisha Yaqub from Dubai, Owais Shah from France, Zak Roesler from the US, Suzi Dutfield from the UK and Robert Patrick McCarthy from Germany give their inspiring tips.

BBC: Business