Spain first to enter race for Lagarde succession at ECB
Spanish government seeks ‘influential and meaningful position’ at helm of Eurozone central bank
Spanish government seeks ‘influential and meaningful position’ at helm of Eurozone central bank

Former Spanish central bank chief ranks first in poll of monetary policy experts in ‘tight race’ for Lagarde succession

Four of six jobs on central bank’s executive board become vacant before end of 2027, including the presidency

Central banker wants to give Macron and Merz chance to pick successor before French presidential election

FT poll shows preference for former Spanish and Dutch central bank heads to replace Christine Lagarde

Central bank president’s remarks come after governing council members reduce rates by quarter point to 2%

Ousted Davos founder says central bank chief has been in talks to depart before her term ends in 2027