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European businesses hit by tightened credit

By Tony Barber in Brussels

Published: September 16 2008 11:57 | Last updated: September 16 2008 11:57

European businesses are finding it harder to obtain credit from banks because of the global market turmoil, but no European banks seem to be in danger of collapse, the head of the European employers’ association said on Tuesday.

“Obviously, discussions with banks are now much more difficult. Banks are much more selective in the way they consider extending credit,” said Ernest-Antoine Seillière, president of BusinessEurope.

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