Collaborated with foreign invaders, actively stymied attempts for the country to fight for independence and unity and are basically a religious theocracy no better than modern day states like Iran or Saudi Arabia.
I wish I had some of that Grand Duchy of Tuscany tho.
Isn’t that just for consumer products and where they are made? Made in Germany has a pretty good rep. Probably for the same reason Germans often aren’t the most likeable folks.
Yeah german products are quality and safe, so I get the reputation, its well earned, same for the swiss who are 2nd place. But if its about the populations, its another matter