Jens Weidmann
Commentary: Weidmann ECB chances rising again
By David Marsh in London
The rising probability of a comparatively ‘soft’ British departure from the European Union has added to the chances that Jens Weidmann, Bundesbank president, could after all become head of the European Central Bank when Mario Draghi steps down at end-October. Even if politics – especially the aim of reaching EU-wide balance (following UK departure) in the 2019 distribution of five top posts – are increasing...