Forbes.com: Merkel says euro has helped Europe despite financial market turbulence - Forbes.com

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the euro currency has significantly helped Europe assert itself despite turbulence in the financial markets worldwide. In her written statement marking the 10th anniversary of the European Central Bank (ECB), Merkel said: 'The euro, which is the second most important currency in the world, has significantly contributed to Europe's ability to successfully assert itself in the global world and despite turbulence in the financial markets.'