Few artists at the time were interested in looking closely at the causes and uneasy consequences of familial entanglements.

WSJ: Mike Kelley: The Escape Artist

The talks may well be seen as the climax of weeks of discussion between the banks and ministers to reach some kind of repair of their uneasy relationship - although it is looking increasingly unlikely that a deal on bonuses and small business finance will be struck before Christmas.

BBC: No deal yet on bonuses or bank lending

So, Chancellor Merkel is boxed in by uneasy lawmakers, including some in her own party, and the Constitutional Court looking over her shoulder.

BBC: Constitutional issues could stop Merkel buckling