First published Oct 29, 2026, 3:52:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 29, 2026, 3:52:15 PM UTC

Christine Lagarde to step down early as European Central Bank president in February

Christine Lagarde is set to leave the ECB presidency on February 7, 2027, ahead of the scheduled end of her term in October. The source attributes the announcement to the Frankfurt-based institution.

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Illustrative image: Christine Lagarde, on the right, and Teresa Ribera — Europäische Kommission - Audiovisueller Dienst, Claudio Centonze, Yügen, CE - Service audiovisuel, EC - Audiovisual Service/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

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