Countries and cities are competing for executive board seats and presidency at the European Central Bank.

The entities involved

• Bank for International Settlements →

  international financial institution owned by central banks

  • The Bank of Korea Governor was appointed to the BIS committee, seeking to raise the bank's international profile.Tue 12:40
  • Elections are being hoped for as a means to end the senseless war in Iran.Sat 00:26
• Netherlands →

  one of the four autonomous countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; with territories in the Caribbean

  • Tata Steel reported stronger-than-expected operating earnings, while Nomura cut its target price citing weaker European earnings forecasts.08:14
  • US states (Ohio, Iowa, Georgia) react to Netherlands trade sanctions on Israel, which advance objectives of Hamas and Hezbollah.01:32
• Spain →

  country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa

  • A housing crisis is reported as centered in Madrid, while Pedro Sánchez serves as Prime Minister of Spain.06:32
  • Rail services are disrupted in Madrid and Barcelona due to a strike, coinciding with Pedro Sánchez appointing Carlos Cuerpo to lead the Transport Ministry.Tue 13:11