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Ahead of the Banking Union - Testing the mood in Frankfurt's financial district

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July 11, 2012

Made in Germany went to Frankfurt to take a look at views on the planned European banking union. What are the bankers' hopes and fears? Does a banking union mean a step towards joint liability? What role could the European Central Bank play in regulating European banks? And how do the international media view these plans?

The chief economist at Commerzbank comments, as does the president of the ECB. Is Frankfurt's banking district on the verge of change? Our reporter Marion Hütter tests the waters.

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