France leans towards supporting the Spanish Hernández de Cos for the presidency of the ECB

France is leaning towards supporting Pablo Hernández de Cos for the ECB presidency, negotiating for a significant position in exchange. Germany is also seeking a key role but is more reserved, favoring Klaas Knot. The upcoming European summits will address these leadership changes, although they are not officially on the agenda. France is positioning candidates for other vacant roles, emphasizing the need for gender balance in the ECB's leadership. Spain is advocating for Hernández de Cos, who is seen as more flexible compared to Knot, especially in light of the current economic challenges in the Eurozone.