Lagarde to step down as ECB president on 7 February 2027
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A one-paragraph ECB press release confirms the resignation date of President Christine Lagarde and names the legal basis for choosing her replacement. Relevant to anyone tracking euro area monetary policy leadership and the governance calendar into 2027.
- President Christine Lagarde will step down from the ECB presidency on 7 February 2027.
- She informed the Governing Council and European Council President António Costa of her decision on 29 October 2026.
- Her successor will be appointed by the European Council under the nomination process in Article 283 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
- The Governing Council thanked Lagarde and gave her a standing ovation, according to the release.
Executive summary
The European Central Bank announced on 29 October 2026 that President Christine Lagarde will step down from her position on 7 February 2027. According to the press release, Lagarde informed the Governing Council and the President of the European Council,…
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https://www.ecb.europa.eu//press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.pr261029~abbb6dc64b.en.htmlRead by Regulus 29 Oct 2026 at 10:23 UTC
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