Ex-ECB Head Urges French Politicians to Compromise

Paul Krugman warned France faces an "ugly crisis," while ex-ECB chief Jean-Claude Trichet called for political compromise to address the situation.

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Photo: Paul Krugman — Photo: The White House · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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