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Christine Lagarde · ECB · Speculation · Term Completion
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that she expects to complete her term, which ends in October 2027.
This statement comes amid reports from the Financial Times suggesting she might step down earlier to allow French President Emmanuel Macron to influence the selection of her successor. Lagarde indicated that her "baseline is that it will take until the end of my term," emphasizing the need to consolidate achievements and ensure stability.
While she did not directly comment on the Financial Times report, her remarks to the WSJ and a private message to colleagues aimed to quell speculation about an early departure. The ECB has stated Lagarde has not made a decision about the end of her term, but did not deny the report.
Lagarde also mentioned considering options like the World Economic Forum after her tenure.
ECB's Lagarde Pledges Full Term to October 2027, Calming Leadership Uncertainty(current)
