Euro countries to nominate candidates for ECB presidency by Friday

Nov 3 (Reuters) - Countries that use the euro have been asked to name their candidates to become the next president of the European Central Bank by November 6, a spokesperson for the euro group said on Tuesday.

Finance ministers from the euro countries will consider the nominations at a meeting on November 9.

• ECB President Christine Lagarde said last week she would step down in February, eight months before her term was due to expire

• Her successor will be appointed by EU countries, based on a recommendation by the countries that use the euro

(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Sharon Singleton)