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European Central Bank head resigns, allowing EU leaders to choose successor before French election

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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign nine months before the end of her term, a move that opens the way for European leaders to choose a successor ahead of France's presidential election next year.

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  1. Just the News

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says she will step down from post in February (opens Just the News)

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    Lagarde has led the central bank since July 2019, and her term was due to end in October 2027.

  2. Just the News

    President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde stepping down next year (opens Just the News)

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    Lagarde has led the central bank since July 2019, and her term was due to end in October 2027.

  3. Bloomberg

    Lagarde to Leave ECB Early, Igniting Race to Replace Her (opens Bloomberg)

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    President Christine Lagarde announced she’ll leave the European Central Bank in early 2027, intensifying the struggle to replace one of the world’s most powerful monetary policymakers.

  4. Independent Journal Review

    Lagarde to Leave ECB Presidency in February 2027 (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Christine Lagarde will leave the ECB presidency on Feb. 7, 2027, months before her term ends in October; succession starts immediately.

  5. Financial Times

    Christine Lagarde to step down as ECB president in February (opens Financial Times)

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    Her eight-year term at the helm of the powerful monetary authority was set to end in October 2027

  6. Wall Street Journal

    Christine Lagarde to Resign Early as ECB President (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    One of Europe’s top jobs will be vacated at a time when debt problems and resurgent inflation are looming over the economy.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, ahead of term (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced she will resign Feb. 7, nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term

  8. WTOP Washington DC

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term.

  9. France 24

    🔴 ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027, months before term ends (opens France 24)

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  10. Deutsche Welle

    European Central Bank (ECB) head Christine Lagarde to step down in February, before her term ends (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is to resign nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term. European Council President Antonio Costa has said the process to find a successor is underway.

  11. Deutsche Welle

    ECB head Christine Lagarde to step down in February (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is to resign nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term. European Council President Antonio Costa has said the process to find a successor is underway.

  12. Philadelphia Inquirer

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, nine months early (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced her resignation effective February 7

  13. The Guardian

    Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early (opens The Guardian)

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    Departure of Lagarde, seen as candidate to take over World Economic Forum, comes as eurozone struggles with weak growth and inflation Christine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central banker, is stepping down nine months early, ending months of speculation about her future.

  14. Semafor

    European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down (opens Semafor)

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    Speculation had been growing that Lagarde would leave the bank to lead the World Economic Forum.

  15. New York Post

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign in February, nine months early (opens New York Post)

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    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term, the ECB said Thursday.

  16. The Economist

    Christine Lagarde departs at a moment of peril (opens The Economist)

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    Her successor as ECB chief will have an unenviable job

  17. Breitbart News

    Europe's Top Banker Christine Lagarde out Early as She Eyes WEF Leadership (opens Breitbart News)

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    European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is heading for the exit early and will depart on February 7, 2027. This is nearly nine months before her term expires, thus freeing her to become a candidate to take over the elite World Economic Forum (WEF).

  18. Quartz

    Christine Lagarde is resigning as head of the European Central Bank months early (opens Quartz)

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    The departure gives European leaders time to settle on a replacement before France holds its presidential vote in 2027

  19. WFMZ Allentown

    European Central Bank head resigns, allowing EU leaders to choose successor before French election (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign nine months before the end of her term, a move that opens the way for European leaders to choose a successor ahead of France's presidential election next year.

  20. Fortune

    ECB’s president Christine Lagarde is resigning nine months early, giving EU leaders a chance to pick a successor before France’s elections (opens Fortune)

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    This followed speculation that Lagarde would leave while pro-EU French President Emmanuel Macron is still in office

  21. Bloomberg

    Lagarde Quits ECB to Shed Neutrality and Enter Political Fray (opens Bloomberg)

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    President Christine Lagarde said she quit as European Central Bank president early to speak out on political matters precluded by her current role.

  22. UPI

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde to step down (opens UPI)

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    The French head of the ECB said she will leave the role in February. Two former Spanish and Dutch central bankers are tipped to replace her.

  23. Al Jazeera

    European Central Bank President Lagarde to step down early (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Christine Lagarde will leave the post in February, nine months before the end of her eight-year term.

  24. The Sociable

    Potential WEF chair prospect Christine Lagarde to leave ECB early (opens The Sociable)

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    Will convicted Christine Lagarde be the next WEF chair of the board of trustees? perspective European Central Bank (ECB) president, World Economic Forum (WEF) board member, and former International Monetary Fund (IMF) director Christine Lagarde announces she will be leaving her post early, on Februa…

  25. Courthouse News Service

    ECB chief Lagarde to step down early, triggering succession race (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    The announcement comes at a difficult time in the eurozone.

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