Speaking at a gathering of international policymakers in the United States, Mrs Lagarde called for coordinated action with long-term plans to bring debt under control.

在美国召开的国际政策制定者会议上，拉加德呼吁大家一起采取行动制定长期计划，控制债务。

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French judges will decide whether to launch an inquiry that would bring Christine Lagarde under scrutiny at a time when she is lobbying for the IMF's top job.

法国法官们将决定是否对克里斯蒂娜·拉加德展开调查，届时，拉加德正处在竞选国际货币基金组织总裁的关键时刻。

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There is speculation in France that Ms Lagarde could yet be placed under formal investigation in this case, he adds.

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Ms Lagarde has yet to be placed under formal investigation in the case and has denied any wrongdoing.

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The status of assisted witness is far less damaging for Ms Lagarde than if she had been placed under formal investigation, which could have put her under pressure to resign, the BBC's David Chazan reports from Paris.

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