hegemony
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(noun) preponderant influence or authority over others; domination / (noun) the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group
In this way, without wanting or planning it, Germany controversially became the European hegemon, until further notice.
after the 2008 crisis, given that Germany had a highly industrialised economy (which was lamented prior to 2008 and much appreciated afterwards)
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6 years, 7 months ago