Geldpolitik: Kann Joachim Nagel EZB‑Präsident? Zinsentscheid in Berlin wird zur Bewerbungsbühne
Galadinner mit Kanzler, Rede vor dem Bundespräsidenten, Auftritte an der Seite der EZB-Präsidentin: Der Zinsentscheid in Berlin ist ein Eignungstest für Bundesbank-Chef Joachim Nagel.
Frankfurt - Joachim Nagel finds himself in the most crucial week of his tenure this week. On Tuesday evening, the President of the Bundesbank welcomed the other 26 governors of the European Central Bank (ECB) to a gala dinner ahead of the upcoming interest rate decision this Thursday in Berlin. Chancellor Friedrich Merz was also present.
Nagel is being considered as a possible successor to ECB President Christine Lagarde, whose term ends in 14 months. However, the likelihood of her remaining in office for that long is diminishing. The decision on her successor is nearing. SPD figure Nagel must convince CDU Chancellor Merz to even nominate him, which is far from guaranteed despite the fact that ECB Director Isabel Schnabel has withdrawn from the race due to legal reservations and her interest in the International Monetary Fund, as reported by Handelsblatt.
Nagel's role as host is a test of his suitability for the position: Can Nagel become the ECB President?
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