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EU media attention is turning again to the court in Karlsruhe (Photo: Mehr Demokratie)

Germany's top court hosts ECB showdown

The German Constitutional Court Tuesday (11 June) is set to hear from opposing camps about the legality of bond-buying and other measures taken by the European Central Bank to stem the euro-crisis.

Two German economists and former allies in the Merkel government are expected to give opposing testimonies about the ECB's actions. In favour is ECB board member Joerg Asmussen. Speaking out against the ECB is fellow board member and head of the Bundesbank, Jens Weidmann.

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