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Christine Lagarde to Leave European Central Bank Presidency in February 2027
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Christine Lagarde to Leave European Central Bank Presidency in February 2027

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday that she will step down from her post on 7 February 2027. She shared the news in a post on X, saying she had just told her colleagues at the central bank about her decision.

Tristan R.
By Tristan R.

Senior Author · October 29, 2026

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Key takeaways
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday that she will step down from her post on 7 February 2027.
She shared the news in a post on X, saying she had just told her colleagues at the central bank about her decision.
How Long Lagarde Led the ECB Lagarde took over as ECB president in November 2019.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday that she will step down from her post on 7 February 2027. She shared the news in a post on X, saying she had just told her colleagues at the central bank about her decision.

How Long Lagarde Led the ECB

Lagarde took over as ECB president in November 2019. By the time she leaves office, she will have served about seven years and three months at the head of the institution, which sets monetary policy for the euro area.

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Tristan R.
Tristan R.

8+ years covering crypto markets, macro, and geopolitics. Previously at Decrypt and CoinDesk. Focused on the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance.