Spain nominates Pablo Hernández de Cos for ECB presidency
The Spanish government has formally put forward former Bank of Spain governor Pablo Hernández de Cos as its candidate to succeed Christine Lagarde at the European Central Bank.
By Europa Express21 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CETUpdated 21 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Spain nominates Pablo Hernández de Cos for ECB presidency
Strategic Context: The Spanish government has formally put forward former Bank of Spain governor Pablo Hernández de Cos as its candidate to succeed Christine Lagarde at the European Central Bank.
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According to Euronews, this marks the first time Spain has fielded a candidate for the ECB presidency. Pablo Hernández de Cos currently serves as the general manager of the Bank for International Settlements.
His nomination follows his previous tenure leading the Bank of Spain. If successful, he would replace the incumbent president, Christine Lagarde, at the head of the Frankfurt-based institution.