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    Trichet calls for stronger economic governance in Europe

    Tue, 02/01/2011 - 14:30 EDT - eubusiness.com
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    The head of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet called on
    Tuesday for stronger economic governance in Europe and paid homage to
    one of the founding fathers of the euro.

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