02/07/2003 (Agence Europe) - In the logic of the results of the European Council of Thessaloniki, the Ecofin Council is expected to announce the appointment of Jean-Claude Trichet on 15 July, as the President of the European Central Bank for eight years. According to the draft recommendation, which will be examined on Thursday by Coreper, Mr Trichet will take over from Wim Duisenburg on 1 November. this recommendation will be submitted to Heads of State and governments in the Euro Area for...