# Lagarde resigns early from ECB to speak more freely on issues beyond monetary policy

https://mins.news/en/item/121011

- Reuters, 2026-10-29 15:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/ecbs-lagarde-resigns-early-so-she-can-speak-freely-topics-beyond-monetary-policy-2026-10-29/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae3630553aa080001e54b75

> European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she had chosen to leave eight months before her term ends, allowing her to speak more freely about issues outside monetary policy.

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