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Angel Gurria, Secretary General, OECD

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Christophe Robeet speaks to Angel Gurria, Secretary General of the OECD. He reacts to ECB chief Mario Draghi’s bond-buying plan and says there is good news ahead for Spain and Italy. He also discusses the issue of high unemployment in Europe.

TALKING EUROPE

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