ECB’s Christine Lagarde reportedly planning an early exit.
18 February 2026
Lagarde, the head of the European Central Bank, plans to leave her job before her term ends in 2027, the Financial Times reports.
A person familiar with the matter said Lagarde hasn't decided when to leave but that she wants President Macron and Chancellor Merz to play roles in choosing a successor at Europe’s most important financial institution.
A person familiar with the matter said Lagarde hasn't decided when to leave but that she wants President Macron and Chancellor Merz to play roles in choosing a successor at Europe’s most important financial institution.