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Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann 'considered resigning over ECB bond buying'
Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann considered resigning several times because of his opposition to a new bond-buying plan by the European Central Bank but was persuaded by the German government to stay, according to reports. Citing financial sources, Bild newspaper said Mr Weidmann had mentioned his possible resignation to a small circle of people at the very top of the Bundesbank, but the government had urged him to stay. The Bundesbank was not immediately available for comment, Reuters reported. Bild said Mr Weidmann had decided against standing down for now and wanted to fight against the planned bond-buying programme ... (full story)