Debatte um Strauss-Kahn-Nachfolge # 19.05.2011 12 Uhr # Journal English

The debate on who will succed Strauss-Kahn is in full swing... and everyone is wondering, will we see a major change in tradition at the IMF. Historically, a European has occupied the top post at the IMF, while an American takes the helm at the World Bank. But as emerging economies pick up steam, there have been growing calls from nations like China and Brazil to open the pool of candidates. In Europe, officials remain adamant, the top post should stick in their backyard...