# ‘I cannot remain neutral’: Lagarde explains her early ECB exit

https://mins.news/en/item/121065

- euronews, 2026-10-29 15:41 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/29/i-cannot-remain-neutral-lagarde-finally-explains-her-early-ecb-exit

> Lagarde says she is leaving the ECB ahead of schedule because she can no longer remain neutral. She also disclosed that officials debated raising rates and hinted at a possible move in December.

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