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Klaas Knot

Klaas Knot

Dutch economist (born 1967)

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  • 2d ago

    Lagarde could be named World Economic Forum chair on 2 November, bringing forward her ECB exit

    The World Economic Forum board meets on 2 November and could elect Christine Lagarde as chair, which would bring forward her departure from the European Central Bank ahead of its October 2027 term end.

  • 2d ago

    Feijóo backs Pablo Hernández de Cos for ECB presidency as Spain heads to a November vote

    Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain's opposition People's Party, has publicly endorsed former Bank of Spain governor Pablo Hernández de Cos to succeed Christine Lagarde at the European Central Bank, a backing that sits alongside support from the Sánchez government.

  • Oct 9

    ECB policymakers dampen rate hike bets as Schnabel successor race opens

    Euro zone finance ministers opened the process to replace Isabel Schnabel, who leaves the ECB on January 3, 2027, while several ECB policymakers said they are in no rush to raise rates again.

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Brussels promises Ukraine a winter shield

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World · Updated 44m ago

The war in Ukraine and its limits

Findings restate the 16 October summit and refinery strikes already recorded, adding only detail on Russia's public reaction and EU funding figures.

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