# EXCLUSIVE: France would back Klaas Knot to lead ECB, seeking chief economist post for French candidate

https://mins.news/en/item/60030

- Reuters, 2026-09-15 22:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/france-would-back-dutch-veteran-knot-lead-ecb-wants-chief-economist-job-sources-2026-09-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa9c39642d5dc000147199e

> France would support Dutchman Klaas Knot to replace Christine Lagarde as European Central Bank president if the institution’s powerful chief economist position went to a French candidate, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.