# ‘I cannot remain neutral’: Lagarde explains why she is leaving the ECB early

https://mins.news/en/video/123527

- euronews, 2026-10-31 08:12 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly3-TFn0nIY

> Lagarde says she is departing the European Central Bank ahead of schedule because she can no longer remain neutral. She also disclosed that policymakers debated an interest-rate hike and hinted at a possible move in December.

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