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NEWS: ECB executive apologizes to staff over complaints of ‘autocratic, biased’ comments

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By Alisha Houlihan for AMLi

A senior executive at the European Central Bank (ECB), has issued an apology to colleagues for his controversial remarks regarding the reprogramming of recruits to align with the ECB’s green policies. 

Frank Elderson expressed regret for any harm caused by his comments, acknowledging the impact they had on some members of the ECB’s banking supervision staff, according to The Financial Times.

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