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France backs Klaas Knot for ECB presidency in exchange for chief economist role

France would support Dutch candidate Klaas Knot to succeed Christine Lagarde at the ECB.

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The backing is contingent on a French candidate securing the chief economist position.

Negotiations aim to balance influence within the European institution.

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