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The ECB's response to the crisis

By
Jean-Claude Trichet
PDF (5 Pages)
Type
Speech
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Central banker's speech
Date delivered
30 May 2011
Speech by Mr Jean-Claude Trichet, President of the European Central Bank, at the WDR Europa-Forum, Berlin, 26 May 2011.

Speech by Mr Jean-Claude Trichet, President of the European Central Bank, at the WDR Europa-Forum, Berlin, 26 May 2011.

PDF (5 Pages)

Authors

Jean-Claude Trichet

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