# Lagarde Says She Cannot Stay Neutral in Current Situation

https://mins.news/en/video/121073

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-29 15:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgbBGKf_iKI

> European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said there is never a good time to leave, but she wants the freedom to speak and engage in matters beyond monetary policy. She spoke at a Frankfurt news conference after announcing she would leave in February, ahead of her term’s scheduled end in October 2027.

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