Lagarde to step down as ECB president in February
( October 29, 2026, 10:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced that she will step down on Feb. 7, 2027. Lagarde informed the ECB’s Governing Council and European Council President António Costa of her decision. Her successor will be appointed by the European Council, in accordance with the procedure set out in EU law.Press release follows. ...
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