European North/South stereotypes have been predictable. The North is dour but hardworking while Southerners are “drinkers and dreamers.” In the European Union, the Germans and Dutch have complained about southern “Club Med” countries. The German media even condescendingly said, “Greece, but also Spain and Portugal have to understand that hard work—meaning ironfisted money-saving—comes before the siesta…” Now though, Spain is surprising everyone. ….[READ]
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