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Otmar Issing

Leading architect of the euro, Otmar Issing warns of 'disaster' if Spain needs a bailout. He says it must not happen and he is confident it will not.

Plus, why India is becoming a 'Geek Nation'.

One of the chief architects of the euro, Otmar Issing says Portugal's bailout must be the last in the eurozone. Asked by Lesley Curwen whether Spain could be the next domino to fall, Dr Issing says it must not happen and he is confident it will not. He says if Spain needs a bailout, "it will be a disaster".

Plus, science journalist Angela Saini explains why India has become a 'Geek Nation' and our commentator, management consultant Peter York muses on what it takes to achieve gravitas in the business world.

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18 minutes

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Fri 15 Apr 2011 07:32GMT

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  • Fri 15 Apr 2011 07:32GMT

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