[French Bond Market Turmoil Escalates, ECB Succession Race Focuses on Crisis Management Capabilities] October 25th, Jinshi Data reports that the competition for the position of European Central Bank (ECB) president is increasingly likely to hinge on which candidate is better positioned to handle the sharp sell-off in the bond market. With the French debt crisis reminiscent of the Eurozone's turbulent past, and ECB President Christine Lagarde nearing her departure, either Klaus Noether of the Netherlands or Alvaro de Cos of Spain may soon assume the responsibilities amidst financial market turmoil. Sources familiar with policy discussions indicate that market tensions are increasingly becoming a crucial factor influencing the ECB's next steps. In light of this, Eurozone insiders point out that government assessments of candidates' crisis management capabilities are now the dominant factor in deciding who should lead the ECB.