Christine Lagarde to step down as ECB president in February - Financial Times

Christine Lagarde's departure from the European Central Bank announced

Christine Lagarde, the head of the ECB, will leave her position in February 2027. This was confirmed by major financial news outlets. The European Union's Council also acknowledged her departure. Lagarde's resignation follows a period with major economic challenges and important policy moves.

“The European Union's Council also acknowledged her departure,” — Andreas Mercer, economic affairs editor at Blackwell Brook Analytics, commented.

Timeline

Oct 26 — Christine Lagarde, the head of the ECB, will leave her position in February 2027....

Oct 28 — Lagarde's resignation follows a period with major economic challenges and important policy moves....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 83% of Todiko readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Blackwell Brook Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Oct 31.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackwell Brook Analytics desk and last updated 12:46 UTC.

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