The scandal has chilled German relations with Washington to levels not seen since Chancellor Angela Merkel's predecessor opposed the US invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Kashfa hiyo imedhoofisha uhusiano wa Ujerumani na Washington katika viwango ambavyo havijaonekana tangu mtangulizi wa Kansela Angela Merkel kupinga uvamizi wa Marekani nchini Iraq mwaka 2003.