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Three Frenchmen Play Leads in Greek Drama

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by Alessandra Galloni

March 6, 2010

Three Frenchmen are among the key actors pulling the strings behind the Greek crisis, but they frequently pull in different directions.

Three Frenchmen are among the key actors pulling the strings behind the Greek crisis, but they frequently pull in different directions.

European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn all have a hand in trying to prevent a default that would send shockwaves through the world economy.

But each is also trying to do so in a way that bolsters the institution he heads. This has revealed differences that could affect not only Greek rescue policies, but other issues including how to boost growth and value currencies.



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