Very good points guys. I say, give the Greeks their fiscal independence back, especially if they beg for it. Let them try to get out of their mess by themselves. Let them blame only themselves for their mess. They want to live in their rampant socialism and "enjoy it", be my guest. Europe shouldn't carry unthankful Greeks and their way of life, their overblown social system, and lack of entrepreneurial and economic thinking.
I don't mind helping countries in distress, but the help needs to be appreciated. If not, hasta la vista. At this moment billions of EU help should be spent to pay Greece debt directly to the banks to avoid financial meltdown and shock, get euro out of Greece and learn how to avoid similar messes in the future.
Germany on the other hand are the strongest and best performing economy. As such it will dominate in Europe in any form, union or empire. The historical fact is that all countries in this position spread their influence in any form more than others, and nothing much can be done to stop it, or should it be. The good thing is that in current form of Germany influence all Europe benefits and thanks to this Europe position is stronger as hole than it would be without Germany. I don't think there is anything to worry about Germany's strong position in this time in history. They more like good neighbors and friends these days.
I even find the first/leading picture on this thread too provocative, not to say offensive and distasteful.