According to CoinMeta, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Germany will propose a package of solutions in the coming days to fill three senior positions at the European Central Bank (ECB), including that of President Christine Lagarde. During an informal meeting of the European Council held in Dublin, he told reporters, "We intend to present Germany's proposal next week." Scholz noted that "very intensive discussions" have taken place regarding these appointments and plans to hold talks with the ruling coalition partner, the Social Democratic Party, over the weekend. Germany hopes to maintain its seat on the ECB's six-member Executive Board after Isabel Schnabel, who is in charge of market affairs, steps down in January next year, and to play a decisive role in selecting Lagarde's successor. Lagarde is set to leave her position in February next year.