European Central Bank chief will leave nearly nine months before her term ends in October 2027, giving French President Emmanuel Macron a say in choosing her successor ahead of next year’s presidential election.
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027, nearly nine months before the end of her term, the central bank said on Thursday, October 29.
The announcement ends months of speculation about Lagarde’s future and sets the stage for a major leadership change at one of Europe’s most influential economic institutions.
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