# ECB says Lagarde has resigned, effective February 7

https://mins.news/en/item/120543

- Reuters, 2026-10-29 10:31 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/ecb-president-lagarde-resigns-effective-feb-7-2026-10-29/

> European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has resigned and will leave office on February 7, the ECB said in a statement on Thursday.

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