Spain backs Hernández de Cos for ECB presidency

The Spanish government nominates Pablo Hernández de Cos to succeed Christine Lagarde at the ECB.

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Former governor of the Bank of Spain, he currently heads the Bank for International Settlements.

This marks Spain's first bid for the key position.

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