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Christine Lagarde to Resign Early as ECB President

Christine Lagarde will step down as ECB President on February 7, 2024, months before her term was set to end in October 2027.

Christine Lagarde announced she will resign as president of the European Central Bank on February 7, 2024. Her term was scheduled to conclude in October 2027, and European leaders will now begin the process of selecting her successor.

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