Christine Lagarde to step down as ECB president on 7 February 2027

Briefing by News4U · First published 2026-10-29 10:35:48 UTC

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde informed the Governing Council and European Council President António Costa that she will step down on 7 February 2027, months before her eight-year term ends in October 2027. The Governing Council thanked her and gave a standing ovation. Her successor will be appointed by the European Council under Article 283 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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1. ECB President Lagarde to step down on 7 February 2027

   European Central Bank · 2026-10-29 10:00:00 UTC · Full text

2. Christine Lagarde to step down as ECB president in February

   FT Europe · 2026-10-29 10:04:40 UTC · Summary only

3. Lagarde to Step Down as ECB President on Feb. 7

   Bloomberg · 2026-10-29 10:18:30 UTC · Summary only

4. Christine Lagarde to Step Down as President of European Central Bank

   NY Times · 2026-10-29 10:19:56 UTC · Summary only

5. 🔴 ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027, months before term ends

   France 24 English · 2026-10-29 10:23:10 UTC · Full text

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