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Could she stand? Lagarde quits European Central Bank ahead of French election

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The French head of the European Central Bank (ECB) is to step down from the role, just months ahead of the troubled country's presidential election.

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Could she stand? Lagarde quits European Central Bank ahead of French election. The French head of the European Central Bank (ECB) is to step down from the role, just months ahead of the troubled country's presidential election. Covered by 1 publications. Sky News: Could she stand? Lagarde quits European Central Bank ahead of French election.

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  1. Sky News United Kingdom Could she stand? Lagarde quits European Central Bank ahead of French election The French head of the European Central Bank (ECB) is to step down from the role, just months ahead of the troubled country's presidential election. 29 Oct · Tier 3

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