Even their diplomats go on strike
The first walkout in 20 years was prompted by a planned reform of the diplomatic corps
“We are on strike because we're opposed to the suppression of the diplomatic corps. Many of us are also tired of endless budget cuts & shortage of staff, which come with an increasing number of priorities in a very challenging international environment,” Deputy Ambassador to the US Aurelie Bonal said.
from your link above. what do these people expect unless they are born idiots. once they entered into Germanic system of Europe they will have settle for less and less even though there country has larger more productive land and alot of Arab wealth invested in it which it takes for granted. you can observe it from French cars are cheaper and smaller than German. French Rafale fighter is smaller than all modern twin engine fighters and above all German has chosen path of Non-Nuclear energy future that will ensure that France also throw the towel and only rely on German dominated supply chains for its energy.