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A woman’s place?

Economist - Finding a woman for the position of council president is a tougher task, but not impossible. It mainly involves looking for a clever woman who can control a room full of men at their strutting worst. Such figures have been known: Margaret Thatcher in her prime, or Angela Merkel now. The German chancellor has a special genius for appearing self-deprecating, while subtly hinting that she is surrounded by ridiculous men. (Asked by German journalists about her relations with France’s president a while ago, Ms Merkel replied: “I think I am the most boring person Mr Sarkozy has ever met.”)

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