ECB chief Lagarde will leave on 7 February 2027, months before her term ends
The ECB has given a leaving date for its president. It has not named a successor or said when one will be chosen.
The head of the European Central Bank has named the day she is leaving. According to the ECB's press release of 29 October 2026, Christine Lagarde will step down as president on 7 February 2027. She told the Governing Council and European Council President António Costa that day, and the release says the Governing Council thanked her warmly and gave her a long standing ovation.
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