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Image for France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB, wants chief economist job, sources say
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France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB, wants chief economist job, sources say

By Michel Rose and Balazs Koranyi PARIS/FRANKFURT, Sept 15 (Reuters) - France would back Dutchman Kl...

16th September, 2026

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Under pressure at home, Merz cancels UN appearance, source says

By Andreas Rinke BERLIN, Sept 15 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will not go on a plann...

15th September, 2026

Image for OTB's Jil Sander appoints former Moncler executive Marco Viganò as new CEO
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OTB's Jil Sander appoints former Moncler executive Marco Viganò as new CEO

ROME, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Fashion brand Jil Sander, owned by Italy's luxury group OTB, appointed Mar...

15th September, 2026

Image for Swedish PM-hopeful Andersson preaches unity but needs to heal opposition split
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Swedish PM-hopeful Andersson preaches unity but needs to heal opposition split

By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Cooperation rather than conflict is the promise Swed...

11th September, 2026

Image for UK's Aberdeen names ex-Sampo CEO Magnusson as next chair
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UK's Aberdeen names ex-Sampo CEO Magnusson as next chair

Sept 9 (Reuters) - British asset manager Aberdeen on Wednesday named Torbjörn Magnusson, the former...

9th September, 2026

Image for 'Harry Potter' publisher Bloomsbury's founder Nigel Newton plots CEO handover after 40 years
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'Harry Potter' publisher Bloomsbury's founder Nigel Newton plots CEO handover after 40 years

By Atharva Singh and Raechel Thankam Job Sept 8 (Reuters) - Bloomsbury Publishing is turning the pag...

8th September, 2026

Image for Volkswagen Group Africa chief Biene to join Skoda, Porsche exec to succeed her
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Volkswagen Group Africa chief Biene to join Skoda, Porsche exec to succeed her

(Refiles to remove additional byline) By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Volkswagen...

3rd September, 2026

Image for Denmark targets August 21 for second Security Council UN chief poll
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Denmark targets August 21 for second Security Council UN chief poll

Aug 3 (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold another informal poll this...

3rd August, 2026

Image for UK's Close Brothers names new chair as Biggs nears end of nine year term
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UK's Close Brothers names new chair as Biggs nears end of nine year term

July 31 (Reuters) - Close brothers on Friday said chair Mike Biggs will step down in November after...

31st July, 2026

Image for BBVA reshuffles leadership team, names new CFO and Mexico head
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BBVA reshuffles leadership team, names new CFO and Mexico head

By Marta Serafinko and Mireia Merino July 29 (Reuters) - Spain's Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria sai...

29th July, 2026

Image for Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections
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Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections

By Andreas Rinke and Kirsti Knolle BERLIN, July 24 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz name...

24th July, 2026

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German conservatives to appoint Merz confidant to lead faction after surrogacy row

BERLIN, July 22 (Reuters) - Germany's ruling conservatives will appoint a close ally of Chancellor F...

22nd July, 2026