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For the presidency of the ECB, a two-horse race is confirmed between Spain and the Netherlands

The Eurogroup only receives nominations from the two former governors of the national central banks

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Only Pablo Hernández de Cos and Klaas Knot ran to succeed Christine Lagarde as president of the European Central Bank.
Eurozone finance ministers will consider the nominations on Monday 9 November.

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Christine Lagarde is the current president of the European Central Bank. By the deadline for submitting nominations, set for 5pm today, the Eurogroup only received the names of Pablo Hernández de Cos and Klaas Knot, both former governors of their respective national central banks.

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Two-way race between the Spaniard Pablo Hernández de Cos and the Dutch Klaas Knot to succeed Christine Lagarde as president of the European Central Bank. By the deadline for submitting nominations, set for 5pm today, the Eurogroup only received the names of the two former governors of the respective national central banks, both widely expected. Eurozone finance ministers will take a first look at the nominations at their meeting on Monday 9 November.

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The Eurogroup will select one of the two candidates for the presidency of the ECB at its meeting on 9 November or at a subsequent meeting.
Very likely · Within days

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Who will be chosen between the two candidates to succeed Christine Lagarde?
When will the final decision on the ECB presidency be announced?
What are the programs and monetary policy positions of the two candidates?

For the presidency of the ECB, a two-horse race is confirmed between Spain and the Netherlands

The Eurogroup only receives nominations from the two former governors of the national central banks

Quick Look

Only Pablo Hernández de Cos and Klaas Knot ran to succeed Christine Lagarde as president of the European Central Bank.
Eurozone finance ministers will consider the nominations on Monday 9 November.

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

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What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The Eurogroup will select one of the two candidates for the presidency of the ECB at its meeting on 9 November or at a subsequent meeting.
Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

Who will be chosen between the two candidates to succeed Christine Lagarde?
When will the final decision on the ECB presidency be announced?
What are the programs and monetary policy positions of the two candidates?

For the presidency of the ECB, a two-horse race is confirmed between Spain and the Netherlands

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Why It Matters

What to Watch

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For the presidency of the ECB, a two-horse race is confirmed between Spain and the Netherlands

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