# ECB President Christine Lagarde to leave in February 2027

https://mins.news/en/item/120514

- France 24, 2026-10-29 10:21 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261029-ecb-president-christine-lagarde-to-step-down-in-february-2027-nine-months-before-term-ends

> The European Central Bank said Thursday that President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027, nearly nine months before her term expires. EU treaty rules assign the appointment of her successor to the European Council.

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