With the leaders of Britain and France in their twilight , Mrs. Merkel , a physicist-turned-politician who barely squeaked into office , could yet become the dominant figure on the European political scene -- sharing the stage , perhaps , with Italy 's recently elected leader , Romano Prodi .
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