There in a nutshell is the reason why Merkel will do all she can in her power to make sure the EU remains. Wether that is the best for rest of Europe is irrelevant. As long as Germany remains in control and let's face it they are,the rest of us will have to lump it.
Until a referendum perhaps?
Uk GDP rose by 0.9% in the last quarter and by 0.6% in the previous quarter. While Eurozone is slipping back into crisis. Possibly dragging us with it.