The IMF's role is politically sensitive, as the Fund has been blamed for tough austerity measures elsewhere

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The IMF's role is politically sensitive, as the Fund has been blamed for tough austerity measures elsewhere

Philippe Huguen

A euro coin held before the Spanish flag. Spain stepped up pressure on Wednesday on the EU's central bank to intervene urgently to calm a eurozone storm, which has intensified despite a huge rescue loan for its banks.