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France and Germany near deal on ECB top job

France and Germany are close to agreeing on the European Central Bank's top jobs, with two candidates now confirmed. German coalition disagreements are holding up the deal, and a German proposal is due next week.

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An EU official said on Friday, as EU leaders met in Dublin, that two candidates are vying to succeed Christine Lagarde at the European Central Bank. Pablo Hernández de Cos of Spain is seen as the favorite for the presidency.

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