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ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027, nine months before term ends

  Thu, 29 Oct 2026
Europe This file photo shows European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde in Bangkok on October 14, 2026. -  Antony Wallace, AFP
THU, 29 OCT 2026
This file photo shows European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde in Bangkok on October 14, 2026. - © Antony Wallace, AFP

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde will step down in February 2027, several months before her term expires in October next year, the Frankfurt-based institution said Thursday.

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"European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde today informed the Governing Council and the president of the European Council Antonio Costa that she will step down from her position on 7 February 2027," the ECB said in a statement.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP)

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