ECB President Christine Lagarde to Step Down in February 2027

ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced that she will resign in February 2027, roughly a year and a half before the end of her current term. Lagarde said the decision was made after careful consideration and is intended to ensure a smooth transition of leadership at the European Central Bank. The announcement comes as the ECB continues to navigate post‑pandemic monetary policy and inflation challenges across the Eurozone.