I wouldn't use Germany as a shining example of a worker's paradise if I were you. It's a place where they work year round to bail out Greeks and Italians who take summers off.
billiyjoeallen, I wish your facts supported your bright rethoric.
Hey, I didn't even mention Spain or the Mediterranean. Don't be so quick to be offended, but now that you mention it, Spain has 26% unemployment and is in eminent danger of defaulting on its loans too. The simple fact is that Germany can only sell it's admittedly well-made but expensive cars by extending credit to buyers who can't pay back the loans.