MEPs have approved the nomination of former German finance minister Jurgen Stark to the six-strong board of the European Central Bank (ECB).
But the go-ahead was not given without criticism from centre-left MEPs wanting the Bank to pursue growth and employment as well as price stability.
In a hearing in the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Wednesday (19 April), Mr Stark made clear that his main priority was to fight inflation.
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.