Buba and ECB's Weidmann in the wires

  • Protectionism is a risk to long-term growth prospects

  • Policy that limits trade would cause significant damage worldwide

His compatriot Schaeuble is out too;

  • Biggest risks are geopolitical risks

  • World economy is in a rather positive development

  • Greater emphasis should be on structural reforms instead of fiscal and monetary measures

I believe they are both in Washington at the World Bank shindig that's been ongoing this week.