Having accused the British media of being "feral", cynical and destructive, Tony Blair might have expected an easier ride from our colleagues overseas.
The PM has been giving a variety of interviews to papers around the world to mark his own passing, including this spikey interview with Der Spiegel this week.
It appears the foreign press are perhaps even less respectful of Mr Blair than the dreaded Independent.
I particularly like these two exchanges:
SPIEGEL: Why is Africa in the centre of political activities? Is it because a few musicians are taking an interest or because the Chinese are moving into Africa?
Blair: No, this predates the China issue - though that is an issue now with Africa. It's really because it's a big moral cause. Take the issue of HIV/Aids, for example. We've probably saved a million lives already. How many other areas of politics can you do something that saves literally millions of lives?
SPIEGEL: By not starting wars, for example.
And:
SPIEGEL: When you look back, won't Iraq be the big nightmare of your time in office?
Blair: You know, you and I are not going to agree on this.
SPIEGEL: Isn't it important, if you start a war, to at least win it?
Blair: Well, I don't believe we've lost it.
SPIEGEL: Are you sure?
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