Succession at the central bank: Poker game for the ECB top post: Who will succeed Christine Lagarde?
The eurozone countries are looking for a new president for the European Central Bank. A decision on the succession of Christine Lagarde could be made in just a few days. Who are the favourites?
Christine Lagarde, the head of the European Central Bank, has announced her resignation, effective February 7. The leaders of the 21 eurozone countries must soon find a successor, with nominations expected by this Friday. Several candidates are being considered, including Pablo Hernández de Cos, a former Spanish central bank chief, Klaas Knot, a former Dutch central bank president, and Joachim Nagel, the current head of the German Bundesbank. Lagarde will lead the ECB's monetary policy meetings in December and February before stepping down.
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