https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spain-and-the-netherlands-battle-over-ecb-presidencyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spain-and-the-netherlands-battle-over-ecb-presidencyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spain-and-the-netherlands-battle-over-ecb-presidency#u190904Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:00:13 +0000Spain and the Netherlands are locked in a two-horse race to secure the presidency of the European Central Bank. The contest to succeed outgoing head Christine Lagarde officially narrowed down when the Eurogroup received nominations for former Spanish central bank head Pablo Hernandez de Cos and Dutch candidate Klaas Knot by the official submission deadline. Eurogroup President is already working with the President of the European Council on the appointment process. Lagarde's departure is scheduled for February 7, leaving both national central bank former governors vying for the leadership