Christine Lagarde to Step Down as Chief of European Central Bank

Christine Lagarde announced her resignation as president of the European Central Bank on February 7, 2026, according to Bloomberg, ending her tenure months before her eight-year term concludes in October. The New York Times reported that her departure will initiate a selection process among European leaders to choose her successor. CNN reported the resignation came after months of speculation regarding her position.

• NYT — Christine Lagarde to Step Down as Chief of European Central Bank
• CNN — Christine Lagarde resigns as ECB President after months of speculation
• CNN — European Central Bank President Lagarde resigns after months of speculation
• Bloomberg — Lagarde Quits ECB Early, French Debt: Global Return

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