# ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February

https://mins.news/en/item/120551

- DW, 2026-10-29 10:33 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/ecb-head-christine-lagarde-to-step-down-in-february/a-79794353?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The European Central Bank says Christine Lagarde will leave her post on February 7, 2027, nine months before her eight-year term ends. European Council President Antonio Costa said the process to find her successor would begin immediately. Lagarde has not given a reason for leaving early.

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