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What was the European Monetary System?

  • A framework for exchange rate stabilization

  • A single European currency

  • A European central bank

  • A system for redistributing wealth in Europe

Answer

The European Monetary System, created in 1978, was a framework for stabilizing exchange rates among European countries. Helmut Schmidt was the leading force behind its creation, which aimed to foster economic cooperation and stability in Europe.
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