# Lagarde to leave ECB post early in February 2027

https://mins.news/en/video/120867

- euronews, 2026-10-29 13:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKfezJAxgm8

> The European Central Bank said Christine Lagarde will step down on 7 February 2027, about nine months before her eight-year term ends. The announcement came hours before the bank held interest rates at 2.5%.

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