Telegraph.co.uk | With Germany's backing, EU nears banking union deal Fox Business BRUSSELS/BERLIN – Germany signaled on Wednesday it was ready to back plans for the European Central Bank to be made the chief supervisor of banks, raising the prospect of a breakthrough on the European Union's most ambitious financial reform. EU Lawmakers Seek Greek Swap Details After ECB Bars Files ECB needs time to set up bank supervision-Germany's Schaeuble Spain Fin Min:Need To Separate ECB's Supervisory,Monetary Policy Roles |