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Germany bids farewell to political heavyweight Schaeuble
Germany bids farewell to political heavyweight Schaeuble
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by  AFP

Wolfgang Schaeuble, a leading figure in German politics for decades and an icon of budgetary rigour in the eurozone, was laid to rest Friday after dying at the age of 81. - 'Pitliless' budget guardian - As finance minister for eight years under Merkel, Schaeuble carved out a reputation as the guardian of German budgetary discipline, particularly during the Greek debt crisis.