Duisenberg says big nations not guaranteed seats on ECB executive board

European Central Bank President Wim Duisenberg said there is no guarantee a large nation such as France should have a seat on the ECB's executive board.

In an interview with La Tribune to be published tomorrow, Duisenberg was asked whether it is thinkable that a nation the size of France could be left without an executive board member, when French vice president Christian Noyer steps down on June 1.