# ECB chief Christine Lagarde to leave nine months early

https://mins.news/en/item/120614

- The Guardian, 2026-10-29 10:56 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/29/european-central-bank-chief-christine-lagarde-to-step-down-nine-months-early

> The European Central Bank says Christine Lagarde will leave her post as president on 7 February 2027, nine months before her term was due to end. Her early departure opens the race to succeed her as the eurozone faces weak growth and inflation above target.

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