France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB, wants chief economist job in return, sources say
But the plan could face resistance from Germany.
France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB, wants chief economist job in return, sources say
But the plan could face resistance from Germany.
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