This article in the German magazine, der Spiegel, provides not just perspective on the positive effect Gordon Brown's bank bail-out plan has had on his repuation, but also perspective on the extent to which western nations, including the US, have followed his lead. That's a perspective not provided in most US media.

It's a good summary, in a German newspaper , on the transformation of the political fortune of the British Prime Minister.

This seems to be primarily an opinion piece disguised as news. While it is interesting and informative, and certainly adds to the debate about Brown in general, it seems deficient in critique and depth of reporting. Solid writing with humor.

While using the term "Britain's 'elected dictatorship'" was unnecessary hyperbole, it's clear that Herr Borger's compliments are also meant to dig his own country's dithering. Despite his opinion, I appreciated learning how the unfolding of Brown's role in fact paved the way for the Euro-Clan to follow suit.