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ECB head Christine Lagarde to step down in February

Published October 29, 2026 6:33 am • Updated October 29, 2026 6:33 am •
ECB head Christine Lagarde to step down in February
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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.

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.

Source: Deutsche Welle — Original report ↗

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Original source: Deutsche Welle ↗