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"If we want to preserve confidence in the euro, we must leave it outside political debate," Ms Merkel said (Photo: EUobserver)

Merkel 'worried' by euro debate in France

German leader Angela Merkel has strongly defended the independence of the European Central Bank (ECB), saying she is "worried" about the debate over the euro in France.

The German chancellor in a weekend interview with French daily Le Monde took a firm stance against the idea of increased political control of the ECB promoted recently by French politicians - including both top contenders for France's May presidential elections, Nicolas Sarkozy and Segolene Royal.

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"If we want to preserve confidence in the euro, we must leave it outside political debate," Ms Merkel said (Photo: EUobserver)

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