The German problem. From Bismarck to Merkel. Why Europe will always fear Berlin

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Current affairs and newspaper magazine of the year In this week's issue: The German problem: From Bismarck to Merkel. Why Europe will always fear Berlin. By Brendan Simms FEATURING Michael Brooks, Tom Watson, Amanda Foreman, Richard Evans, Daniel Johnson, Will Self and Laurie Penny   DON'T MISS: - Rafael Behr on whether politicians should try to stop children watching porn online - Michael Brooks investigates fracking and asks if shale gas will solve our energy crisis - Tom Watson on singing karaoke during Chris Huhne’s last night of freedom - Amanda Foreman reviews a biography of Lina Prokofiev - Richard Evans deplores Michael Gove’s pub quiz history curriculum - Laurie Penny wonders why people are still so afraid of feminism PLUS Will Self on Costa’s takeover of British streets and Daniel Johnson on the best chess player ever Find the issue, cover dated 15-21 March, on sale for £3.50 in all good newsagents in London on Wednesday and the rest of the country on Thursday. Or buy the issue in digital form here - ideal for those living outside the UK. Trial a subscription to the New Statesman and receive 12 issues for only £12  (UK only) delivered straight to your door - that's a saving of £2.50 on the usual cover price! Sign up to New Statesman's annual subscription for just £87, that's a saving of £95! International and national readers can also call +44 (0)207 936 6459 or click here to obtain a print copy. New Statesman LTD, registered in England No. 03143654, John Carpenter House, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN. Kindly note that if you receive this e-mail your e-mail address is being held by us for the purpose of communicating with you on New Statesman related matters. If you do not wish us to e-mail you, please unsubscribe from this list. New Statesman Limited is a Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. © New Statesman Ltd. 2010. The above information may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this email please destroy it. As Internet communications are not secure please note that the New Statesman does not accept legal responsibility for the content of this email message.