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Oct 29, 2026

Christine Lagarde to step down as ECB president in February 2027

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announced she will resign on February 7, 2027, nine months before her term expires. Lagarde has been a vocal critic of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency throughout her tenure.

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▪The European Council appoints the European Central Bank president following a Eurogroup agreement and consultations with the European Parliament and the ECB Governing Council
▪The Financial Times reported that Christine Lagarde is a leading candidate to become chair of the World Economic Forum following her departure from the European Central Bank
▪Christine Lagarde's early departure allows current European Council leaders to participate in appointing her successor as European Central Bank president prior to France's April 2027 presidential election

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