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Article: Faites vos jeux; The European Central Bank.(The European Central bank needs a new vice-president)(Brief Article)
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- The Economist (US)
- Article date:
- January 26, 2002
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Look what I wrote, Christian
In search of a new vice-president
A ROUTINE letter, says the European Central Bank. Maybe, say those who watch the ECB. But a reminder, still, about the fun in the next few months, with luck at the expense of some very important Frenchmen.
The letter is indeed routine. The president of the ECB, Wim Duisenberg, has written to the EU Council of Ministers to remind them that next May the office of vice-president falls vacant. The term of the current incumbent, Christian Noyer, who is French, expires. A swift decision on a replacement, if you please, would be in the best interests of the bank.
France's ...