[DesertRhino]

Not really. Especially not now that the German economy is imploding. Before they accounted for 20% of the EU economy, and about 28% of the Eurozone. But they aren’t paying for things anymore and are in deep trouble.

They no longer get to issue demands. Italy is buying Russian gas, just elected a nationalist who is personally in deep conflict with EU values. Push too hard and they may walk. The German green thing and Ukraine war has destroyed their ability to wield economic power.

[MotorCityBuck]

I speak, and work with Germans in Germany every day. I don't hear them complaining.
You be well advised not to tie to much of your “conservative” eggs in one basket. Especially the “stable” Italian politics.
The German economy will adjust. I trust their judgment over any Italian leader of the day anytime.
I also take the input of my Italian coworkers who want to become U.S. citizens because their county is such a ClusterF*ck, as where the Germans have no inclination to leave their country for ours.
That's a lot better that some outdated B&W movie version of history.
Take care.