Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early
The Guardian Business's headline. Reported by The Guardian Business, Al Jazeera English, The Guardian UK, The Guardian World, The New York Times, DW News and 3 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to the Korea Times, ECB President Christine Lagarde will resign on February 7, nine months ahead of the end of her eight-year term, the ECB said Thursday. Al Jazeera English and Punch also reported the February departure, and The Guardian said she is stepping down to speak her mind about world affairs. The New York Times reported that the plan sets in motion a selection process among European leaders for a new central bank president. DW News reported that European Council President Antonio Costa said the process to find a successor is underway. The story is developing.
Key points
- The Korea Times reported that Lagarde will resign February 7, nine months before her eight-year term ends.
- The Guardian said Lagarde is stepping down to speak her mind about world affairs and confront misrepresentation.
- The Guardian reported that the departure comes as the eurozone struggles with weak growth and inflation.
- DW News reported that European Council President Antonio Costa said the process to find a successor is underway.
What we know
- Christine Lagarde is stepping down as ECB president nine months before her eight-year term ends, according to multiple outlets.
- The Korea Times said the ECB announced the resignation on Thursday.
- The Guardian said Lagarde is seen as a possible candidate to run the World Economic Forum.
- The New York Times said the departure starts a selection process among European leaders for a new ECB president.
What happens next
- DW News reported that European Council President Antonio Costa said the process to find a successor is underway.
- The New York Times reported that European leaders will select a new central bank president.
Sources differ: Punch gives the departure date as February 7, 2027, while other outlets say only February.
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Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early. According to the Korea Times, ECB President Christine Lagarde will resign on February 7, nine months ahead of the end of her eight-year term, the ECB said Thursday. Al Jazeera English and Punch also reported the February departure, and The Guardian said she is stepping down to speak her mind about world affairs. The New York Times reported that the plan sets in motion a selection process among European leaders for a new central bank president. DW News reported that European Council President Antonio Costa said the process to find a successor is underway. The story is developing. Covered by 9 publications. The Guardian Business: Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early. Al Jazeera English: European Central Bank President Lagarde to step down early. The Guardian UK: Europe’s central bank chief, Christine Lagarde, steps down for ‘freedom of speech’. The Guardian World: Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early. The New York Times: Christine Lagarde to Step Down as President of European Central Bank. DW News: European Central Bank (ECB) head Christine Lagarde to step down in February, before her term ends. CNBC World: European Central Bank President Lagarde to stand down in Februrary. The Korea Times: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, ahead of term. Punch: Christine Lagarde to step down as European central bank president.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian Business United Kingdom Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early Departure of Lagarde, seen as candidate to take over World Economic Forum, comes as eurozone struggles with weak growth and inflation Christine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central banker, is stepping down nine months early. The European Central Bank announced on Thursday morning that Lagarde would s 29 Oct · Tier 1
- Al Jazeera English Qatar European Central Bank President Lagarde to step down early Christine Lagarde will leave the post in February, nine months before the end of her eight-year term. 23 h ago · Tier 2
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Europe’s central bank chief, Christine Lagarde, steps down for ‘freedom of speech’ Possible candidate to run World Economic Forum departs ECB nine months early, saying she wants to speak her mind about world affairs Christine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central banker, has said she is stepping down nine months early to speak her mind about world affairs and confront the “misrepres 23 h ago · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early Departure of Lagarde, seen as candidate to take over World Economic Forum, comes as eurozone struggles with weak growth and inflation Christine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central banker, is stepping down nine months early. The European Central Bank announced on Thursday morning that Lagarde would s 29 Oct · Tier 2
- The New York Times United States Christine Lagarde to Step Down as President of European Central Bank Her plan to depart in February, months before the end of an eight-year term, sets in motion a selection process among European leaders for a new central bank president. 29 Oct · Tier 2
- DW News Germany European Central Bank (ECB) head Christine Lagarde to step down in February, before her term ends European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is to resign nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term. European Council President Antonio Costa has said the process to find a successor is underway. 29 Oct · Tier 2
- CNBC World United States European Central Bank President Lagarde to stand down in Februrary 29 Oct · Tier 3
- The Korea Times South Korea European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, ahead of term FRANKFURT, Germany — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term, the ECB said Thursday. The resignation opens the way for European leaders to choose a successor for the ECB president and other top officials whose terms are en 29 Oct · Tier 3
- Punch Nigeria Christine Lagarde to step down as European central bank president European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced she will step down from her position on February 7, 2027, months before her term expires. 29 Oct · Tier 3
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