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France backs Dutch economist Knot for next ECB president

France Klaas Knot European Central Bank Germany 2026-09-16

France would support Dutch veteran Klaas Knot to lead the European Central Bank and seeks the chief economist position in return, according to sources on September 16. The plan faces potential resistance from Germany.

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EXCLUSIVE: France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB, wants chief economist job, sources say - reuters.com

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EXCLUSIVE: France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB, wants chief economist job, sources say reuters.com

France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB, wants chief economist job in return, sources say

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But the plan could face resistance from Germany.