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ECB Insight: Nagel Works on French Appeal as ECB Succession Looms

ECB Insight: Nagel Works on French Appeal as ECB Succession Looms

By David Barwick – FRANKFURT (Econostream) – European Central Bank Governing Council member Joachim Nagel appears understandably intent on broadening his appeal in France as the contest to succeed ECB President Christine Lagarde heats up, with a strategic interview in French daily Le Monde providing the latest evidence.

2 September 2026

ECB Tone Meter

Entire Governing Council

27 Members
Very Dovish
Very Hawkish

Executive Board

6 Members
Very Dovish
Very Hawkish

Evolution

Governing Council vs. Executive Board

As of 2 September 2026

Meeting Bias

ECB Governing Council Meeting