Christine Lagarde announced on Thursday October 29 that she was leaving the presidency of the European Central Bank in February, eight months before the end of her mandate. The leader informed her colleagues that she will leave her position as president of the institution on February 7, 2027.
This decision comes as Christine Lagarde is among the personalities to take the head of the Davos Economic Forum. The timing is questionable six months before the presidential election, although it is not a surprise.
A month earlier, however, she had quickly ruled out this option. The former minister justified her departure in a video posted Thursday in English.
An elected official from the right who knows her well indicated that she has no ambition for 2027 and that she above all wants to make her contribution to the debate on Europe.
“I wish to have freedom of speech, freedom of expression and the freedom to engage on subjects that do not relate to monetary policy,” declared Christine Lagarde.
I have just informed my colleagues that I will step down as President of the @ECB on February 7, 2027. It has been a great pride to serve this institution. I thank everyone who has supported me on this journey over the past seven years.
Christine Lagarde is among the personalities to take the head of the Davos Economic Forum.
This is not a surprise but the timing is questionable six months before the presidential election.