Bloomberg · Feb 18, 2026 · Collected from RSS
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is expected to step down from her role before her eight-year term ends in October 2027, the Financial Times reported.
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Confused, irritated, uncertain. Inside the European Central Bank, staff are in shock by reports that President Christine Lagarde will quit before her term is up, leaving questions about her authority.
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Following reports on Wednesday that Christine Lagarde could step down as ECB President before her mandate ends, some EU countries have begun sounding out potential successors.
ECB chief Christine Lagarde insists she’ll complete her term, despite reports of an early exit to influence the French election. DW asks whether Europe must better shield its institutions from a rising far right.