I'm asking because this sentiment is wonderful but I hope it is not one of those email things.
He mentions "4 week vacations", whereas Germany has had 6 week vacations for many years now.
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Europe - your name is cowardice
by Matthias Döpfner (Die Welt, Germany)
translation: Simon Pilczer, volunteer of the IHC