Question

When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold .who said these words and in what context. elaborate

Answer 1

"When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold". These words were said by Metternich, who was the chancellor of the Austrian empire. He said these words in the context of developments in France having an influence over all of Europe. This was particularly so following the French revolution when the revolutionary ideas from France spread all over Europe threatening the monarchies of different European countries.