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Lagarde to Step Down as ECB President on Feb. 7

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 29 October 2026, 10:18 UTC 1 min read
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Oct 29th, 2026 Lagarde to Step Down as ECB President on Feb. 7 European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde informed the Governing Council and European Council President António Costa that she will resign effective February 7, 2027. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook reports from Frankfurt.

Oct 29th, 2026 Lagarde to Step Down as ECB President on Feb. 7 European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde informed the Governing Council and European Council President António Costa that she will resign effective February 7, 2027. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook reports from Frankfurt.
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