[jerrycruncher]

Karabiner Elements[1] should let you remap the Esc key.

And, while I don't have personal experience with it, it does seem like it may allow you to set up locale-based shortcuts, as well[2].

[1] https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/docs/manual/configuratio...

[2] https://ke-complex-modifications.pqrs.org/#international