Germany Warns About ECB Policy

Berlin always keeps a hawkish eye on price increases.

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Background: Monetary policy is a highly divisive issue inside the 19-member eurozone, as different states need different policies and the compromise is often unsatisfactory. In general, Germany and other northern countries push for tighter policy (for example, higher interest rates), while Italy and other southern states want a looser policy. In recent years, the European […]

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