# Lagarde steps down early from ECB to speak out

https://mins.news/en/item/121513

- France 24, 2026-10-29 21:01 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20261029-ecb-president-lagarde-steps-down-in-order-to-speak-out

> European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will leave her post several months early to gain more freedom to address issues beyond monetary policy. The move is likely to fuel speculation about her future plans and trigger a succession race as Europe faces a turbulent fiscal outlook. The programme also reports record profits at TotalEnergies and an EU warning about household energy bills.

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