https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-cannot-remain-neutral-lagarde-explains-her-early-ecb-exitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-cannot-remain-neutral-lagarde-explains-her-early-ecb-exithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-cannot-remain-neutral-lagarde-explains-her-early-ecb-exit#u177723Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:22:28 +0000European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027, ending her term approximately nine months early. Lagarde stated she is resigning to gain the freedom to speak and engage on important matters beyond monetary policy, asserting that she can no longer remain neutral in the current political climate. Her departure occurs as Europe faces economic volatility and France approaches a presidential election where polls favor far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. Eurozone countries must submit successor nominations by Friday, with finance ministers reviewing them on Novem