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Jean-Claude Trichet

Jean-Claude Trichet

  1. Blank week for ECB euro bond buys
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    The programme was controversial from the start, with critics saying the ECB was overstepping its mandate in buying up sovereign bonds on the secondary market. ECB President Mario Draghi and his predecessor Jean-Claude Trichet always said the measures...

  2. ECB refuses to release 'threat' letter
    Independent.ie logo Independent.ie 1 week ago

    Mr Lenihan described the letter to party colleagues as "threatening" to withdraw ECB support for Ireland's banks unless he signed up to the bailout.In a two-page letter dated February 8,

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    French businessman Jean-Claude Trichet poses on February 17, 2012 in Paris, after a meeting with Agence France-Presse President Emmanuel Hoog. The board of European aerospace giant EADS is to confirm the nomination of German Tom Enders as chief...

    French businessman Jean-Claude Trichet poses on February 17, 2012 in Paris, after a meeting with Agence France-Presse President Emmanuel Hoog. The board of European aerospace giant EADS is to confirm the nomination of German Tom Enders as chief... View Photo »

  4. When my predecessor Jean-Claude Trichet addressed this committee last October, he characterised the current crisis as one that had reached systemic dimensions. Since then, the situation has worsened further
    SOURCE: Bangkok Post 1 month ago
  5. ECB's Draghi can play pivotal role in solving crisis
    Independent.ie logo Independent.ie 1 week ago

    Central Bank President Mario Draghi has taken a decidedly more activist and creative approach than his predecessor, Jean-Claude Trichet, toward supporting the euro-area economy and propping up its banks.Now, he has an opportunity to take the initiative with...

  6. ECB’s Draghi Can Play Pivotal Role in Solving Greek Crisis: View
    Bloomberg.com logo Bloomberg.com 1 week ago

    Central Bank President Mario Draghi has taken a decidedly more activist and creative approach than his predecessor, Jean-Claude Trichet, toward supporting the euro-area economy and propping up its banks. Now, he has an opportunity to take the initiative...

  7. Draghi can lead ECB to Greece's rescue
    Gulfnews logo Gulfnews 1 week ago

    European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has taken a decidedly more activist and creative approach than his predecessor, Jean-Claude Trichet, toward supporting the euro-area economy. Now he has an opportunity to take the initiative with Greece. If...

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    Former European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet looks on during a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 27, 2012 in Davos. The board of European aerospace giant EADS announced on January 26, 2012 the board appointment of...

    Former European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet looks on during a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 27, 2012 in Davos. The board of European aerospace giant EADS announced on January 26, 2012 the board appointment of... View Photo »

  9. euronews - interview - Jean-Claude Trichet
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  10. ECB Keeps Rate at 1% as Focus Turns to Role in Greek Debt Swap
    Clearing and Settlement 1 week ago

    Draghi has been instrumental in easing the turmoil in his first 100 days in office, offering banks unlimited three-year loans and reversing the two rate hikes implemented by his predecessor, Jean-Claude Trichet. The Bank of England today expanded its...

  11. RECESSION: The Decimation of Bank Profits
    Global Research logo Global Research 1 week ago

    See previous GEAB issues. The ECB oscillates between its mandate, its "bancophilia" and increasing political pressure, particularly sent by public opinion against any new illicit bank rescue. Even if Jean-Claude Trichet, who has had better inspiration,...

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About Jean-Claude Trichet

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Jean-Claude Trichet (born 20 December 1942) is a French civil servant who is the current president of the European Central Bank since 2003. Trichet ranks 5th on the world's most powerful by Newsweek along with economic triumverates Ben Bernanke(4th) and Masaaki Shirakawa(6th). Full Article

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Former European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet looks on during a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 27, 2012 in Davos. The board of European aerospace giant EADS announced on January 26, 2012 the board appointment of Jean-Claude Trichet.
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  1. Former European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet looks on during a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 27, 2012 in Davos. The board of European aerospace giant EADS announced on January 26, 2012 the board appointment of Jean-Claude Trichet. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Former European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet looks on during a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 27, 2012 in Davos. The board of European aerospace giant EADS announced on January 26, 2012 the board appointment of Jean-Claude Trichet.

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  2. Former European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet attends the 2012 World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting on January 27, 2012 in Davos. The board of European aerospace giant EADS is to confirm that Jean-Claude Trichet is named as a board member, EADS said on January 26, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    Former European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet attends the 2012 World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting on January 27, 2012 in Davos. The board of European aerospace giant EADS is to confirm that Jean-Claude Trichet is named as a board member, EADS said on January 26, 2012.

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  3. This combination of AFP file images made on January 26, 2012 shows file pictures (LtoR) of former European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet taken on October 24, 2011 in Berlin and of French industrialist Arnaud Lagardere taken on September 2007 in Paris. The board of European... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    This combination of AFP file images made on January 26, 2012 shows file pictures (LtoR) of former European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet taken on October 24, 2011 in Berlin and of French industrialist Arnaud Lagardere taken on September 2007 in Paris. The board of European...

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  4. This combination of AFP file images made on January 26, 2012 shows file pictures (LtoR) of Airbus CEO Tom Enders taken on January 17, 2011 in Colomiers and former European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet taken on October 24, 2011 in berlin. The board of European aerospace... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    This combination of AFP file images made on January 26, 2012 shows file pictures (LtoR) of Airbus CEO Tom Enders taken on January 17, 2011 in Colomiers and former European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet taken on October 24, 2011 in berlin. The board of European aerospace...

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  5. Jean-Claude Trichet, former president of the European Central Bank speaks during a panel session at the Open Forum Davos 2012 during the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Jean-Claude Trichet, former president of the European Central Bank speaks during a panel session at the Open Forum Davos 2012 during the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.

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  6. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet leaves a euro zone leaders summit in Brussels October 27, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet leaves a euro zone leaders summit in Brussels October 27, 2011.

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  7. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet arrives prior to an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building, EU headquarters in Brussels, on October 26, 2011. The European Commission called on eurozone leaders to deliver a 'credible' response to the debt crisis at a crunch... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet arrives prior to an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building, EU headquarters in Brussels, on October 26, 2011. The European Commission called on eurozone leaders to deliver a 'credible' response to the debt crisis at a crunch...

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  8. President of the ECB Jean-Claude Trichet arrives for an EU summit in Brussels on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Chancellor Angela Merkel won the support of German lawmakers to increase the firepower of the eurozone's bailout fund Wednesday and indicated that private investors like banks... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    President of the ECB Jean-Claude Trichet arrives for an EU summit in Brussels on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Chancellor Angela Merkel won the support of German lawmakers to increase the firepower of the eurozone's bailout fund Wednesday and indicated that private investors like banks...

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  9. Former ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet arrives to deliver a speech at Humboldt University in Berlin, October 24, 2011. Euro zone authorities should in future have greater powers to influence the economic policies of countries in the bloc if a member persistently fails to meet economic... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Former ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet arrives to deliver a speech at Humboldt University in Berlin, October 24, 2011. Euro zone authorities should in future have greater powers to influence the economic policies of countries in the bloc if a member persistently fails to meet economic...

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  10. Former ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet delivers a speech at the Humboldt University in Berlin, October 24, 2011. Euro zone authorities should in future have greater powers to influence the economic policies of countries in the bloc if a member persistently fails to meet economic... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Former ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet delivers a speech at the Humboldt University in Berlin, October 24, 2011. Euro zone authorities should in future have greater powers to influence the economic policies of countries in the bloc if a member persistently fails to meet economic...

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  11. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet makes a speech at the Humboldt University in Berlin on October 24, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet makes a speech at the Humboldt University in Berlin on October 24, 2011.

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  12. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet listens to the laudatio before speaking at the Humboldt University in Berlin on October 24, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet listens to the laudatio before speaking at the Humboldt University in Berlin on October 24, 2011.

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  13. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet addresses students at the Humboldt University in Berlin on October 24, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet addresses students at the Humboldt University in Berlin on October 24, 2011.

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  14. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet arrives for the meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Euro area as part of an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building, EU headquarters in Brussels on October 23, 2011. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet arrives for the meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Euro area as part of an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building, EU headquarters in Brussels on October 23, 2011.

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  15. Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme (L) and European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet (R) listen to European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during the meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Euro area as part of an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme (L) and European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet (R) listen to European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during the meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Euro area as part of an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building,...

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  16. Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero (R) shakes hands with European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet during the meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Euro area as part of an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building, EU headquarters in Brussels on October 23,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero (R) shakes hands with European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet during the meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Euro area as part of an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building, EU headquarters in Brussels on October 23,...

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  17. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet (R) walks past European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during the meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Euro area as part of an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building, EU headquarters in Brussels on October 23,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet (R) walks past European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during the meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Euro area as part of an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building, EU headquarters in Brussels on October 23,...

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  18. (FromL) Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte speaks during the meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Euro area... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    (FromL) Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte speaks during the meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Euro area...

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  19. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet arrives at the European Union summit in Brussels October 23, 2011. The EU leaders are meeting to hammer out a comprehensive plan for tackling the euro zone debt crisis, but a breakthrough is not expected until another summit on Wednesday. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet arrives at the European Union summit in Brussels October 23, 2011. The EU leaders are meeting to hammer out a comprehensive plan for tackling the euro zone debt crisis, but a breakthrough is not expected until another summit on Wednesday.

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  20. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet arrives prior to an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building, EU headquarters in Brussels on October 23, 2011. Europe aimed to nail down a solution to the worst economic crisis in its history, as the spotlight at an emergency... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet arrives prior to an European Council at the Justus Lipsius building, EU headquarters in Brussels on October 23, 2011. Europe aimed to nail down a solution to the worst economic crisis in its history, as the spotlight at an emergency...

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  21. Former European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet attends a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 27, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    Former European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet attends a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 27, 2012.

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  22. Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) speaks with other leaders including Finland's Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen (2L), Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker (C) European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet (2R) and Netherlands' Prime Minister Mark Rutte (R) at the euro... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) speaks with other leaders including Finland's Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen (2L), Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker (C) European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet (2R) and Netherlands' Prime Minister Mark Rutte (R) at the euro...

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  23. European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet and Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero attend the euro zone summit in Brussels, October 23, 2011. The European Union's leaders are meeting to hammer out a comprehensive plan for tackling the euro zone debt crisis, but... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet and Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero attend the euro zone summit in Brussels, October 23, 2011. The European Union's leaders are meeting to hammer out a comprehensive plan for tackling the euro zone debt crisis, but...

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  24. (L to R) European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (L), Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) and European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet (R) attend a euro zone summit in Brussels October 23, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    (L to R) European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (L), Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) and European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet (R) attend a euro zone summit in Brussels October 23, 2011.

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  25. European Central Bank (ECB) President Jean Claude Trichet and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing-Director Christine Lagarde talk on October 22, 2011 before an Economy and Finance Council meeting at EU Headquarters in Brussels. Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, who... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    European Central Bank (ECB) President Jean Claude Trichet and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing-Director Christine Lagarde talk on October 22, 2011 before an Economy and Finance Council meeting at EU Headquarters in Brussels. Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, who...

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Former European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet looks on during a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 27, 2012 in Davos. The board of European aerospace giant EADS announced on January 26, 2012 the board appointment of Jean-Claude Trichet.

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  1. When my predecessor Jean-Claude Trichet addressed this committee last October, he characterised the current crisis as one that had reached systemic dimensions. Since then, the situation has worsened further
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