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"When France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold". Why was this said by Metternich?

'If France sneezes, rest of Europe catches cold' was said by Metternich, the Austrian Chancellor. He opined that the political developments in France were stimulative to other countries of Europe. like the French Revolution and the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity. 

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that is because whatever happened in feance affected the whole europe. for example, the french revolution inspired the whole of europe for revoting.

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Metternich said the following words because whatever took place in france affected europe. As prashant said when the french revolution took place the whole of europe was inspired ad started revolting to get independence.

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