By Sky News Europe correspondent Greg Milam
So Angela Merkel is "surprised" by all the attention she's got for her low-cut evening number.
"The chancellor was a bit surprised that this evening dress caused such a splash," said her spokesman.
"That wasn't the chancellor's intention. When there's nothing more important in the world to talk about than an evening dress, then you probably can't help it."
Oh, come now, Angela.
Pictures of her appearance at the opening of the new Oslo Opera House have gone around the world.
"Merkel's Weapons of Mass Distraction" said the Daily Mail. Gossip website Gawker had the classic "Deutschland boober alles".
The chancellor's people have got a bit exasperated with media criticism of her appearance.
And she might ponder along with Hillary Clinton and Home Secretary Jacqui Smith the sudden fascination with politicians' cleavages.
And is it any worse than the treatment of the last chancellor Gerhard Schröder?
He once sued a magazine for alleging that he dyed his hair.
As for the new Italian prime minister, well where do you start?
What was that about showbiz for ugly people?
Is he saying "as chancellor of Germany you have big things in front of you"
Posted by: Tony OMahony, Wicklow Apr 25, 2008 1:16:12 PM
Is she saying "My blouse buttons were the Weakest Link. Goodbye."?
Posted by: GN, Dublin Apr 18, 2008 1:50:35 AM
To Bryan Stirling
Your post had me in stitches!
I hope you are a comdedian in the real world.
Very well worded!
Kind regards
Sandra Rennie
Posted by: sandra rennie, south africa Apr 18, 2008 1:23:06 AM
i thing our german chansellor looks great. after all she's a woman. dont make so much fuss around it.
Posted by: conny,rhhodes Apr 18, 2008 1:14:03 AM
What front! I think she looks gorgeous, and it makes a great change from the usual sartorial stuffiness we get to see in politics. All credit to her - and may others follow in her footsteps.
Posted by: Darren Oldfield, UK Apr 17, 2008 10:40:38 PM
Very daring! got her all the media attention...very clever lady. What's the old saying
"there's no such thing as bad press" LOL
Posted by: Elizabeth Davies Cape Town Apr 17, 2008 10:00:03 PM
I think she nwent a bit too far, with accepting the post of the Kanzler she accepted responsibility of promoting the image of German politics, German politicians and Germany. I am not against decollete, but perhaps she should have covered up about 3-4 centimeters. Her boobs are like two huge lamps shining around and lighting the place.
Posted by: Svetlana, Dublin Apr 17, 2008 12:46:36 PM
It only diverts our attention away from the real issues for a few moments.
Posted by: Sid in Gateshead Apr 17, 2008 10:10:25 AM
Great to see a smart,sexy and educated lady.And at least her assets were the real deal and she must have been the best supported .............lady in the room.....
Paul
Posted by: PAUL CLARK-GUERNSEY Apr 17, 2008 9:47:18 AM
I think she looks great :)
Posted by: Lyra, Cape Town Apr 17, 2008 9:21:49 AM
You don't get many of them to
deutschmark,
nice to see that not only are tony blair and gordon brown the only 2 big t**s in europe.
Posted by: STAN,DUBLIN Apr 17, 2008 8:38:27 AM
If you've got them, flaunt them. The dress looks lovely on her.
Posted by: Sinead, Galway, Ireland Apr 17, 2008 6:54:41 AM
Good for her, its nice to see a woman keeping abreast of the situation in politics !!
Posted by: bryan stirling Apr 17, 2008 6:32:50 AM
What a fuss over nothing. She looks fantasic. Over half the world have them, what is the big deal?
Posted by: Dee Ireland Apr 17, 2008 6:27:28 AM
Hi there Greg
I think Angela Merkel looks great with her plunging neckline. A great feminine touch to the evening in question.
Just to show that she also has other Assets than her good working brain.
Smart Girl I would call her!
Maybe George Bush was looking for the 'wrong weapons of mass destruction/destraction.
Would have been cheaper for him to gaze fondly down Angela's ample Weapons.
Kind regards
Sandra Rennie
Posted by: sandra rennie, south africa Apr 17, 2008 3:19:23 AM
If it is of any comfort to Ms Merkel, [I Have Nothing-Whitney Houston].
However, insofar as the fascination, it is a pleasent surprise that one looks so glamurous than one does during normal bsuiness hours. I'm sure she is a huge asset to the German economy!
Posted by: Khalid Apr 16, 2008 5:34:45 AM