Question

metternich
when france sneezes, europe catches a cold. - prince klemens von metternich
what did prince metternich mean by this statement?
people in france are more likely to get sick than people elsewhere are.
events in france often inspire others in europe.
happenings in france rarely spread across borders.
all damaging incidents in europe start in france.

Explanation:

Metternich's statement was a metaphor. France was a powerful and influential country in Europe. Events there, such as political upheavals or social - changes, often had a ripple - effect and inspired similar events or reactions in other European countries.

Answer:

Events in France often inspire others in Europe.