Schadenfreude reigns as Berlin pays the price of its tough line on debt

There is no big price here. Weaker economies are always dependent on stronger ones for bail outs whenever they face issues. Its not the other way around. If it was the other way around then sure there is a price.

The only interesting thing about Germany right now, is what they come up with to handle the major change in their export relations with China and energy relationship with Russia.