European Central Bank President Christine Lagard has stated she does…
European Central Bank President Christine Lagard has stated she does not intend to leave her post for at least until the end of 2026.
Consensus
- Christine Lagarde does not plan to leave her position as President ofthe European Central Bank before the end of 2016.
- Lagarde's term as ECB President ends in October 2027.
- She made these statements during a press conference on July 23.
- She used metaphors about remaining on a ship during difficult times to describe her commitment.
Points of divergence
- Lagarde previously stated in an interview with Les Echos that she might resign early to work in French politics. — kommersant
- Bloomberg economists consider Pablo Hernández de Cos, former head of the Bank of Spain and currently head of the Bank for International Settlements, as the most likely successor to Lagarde. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- ECB President Lagarde Rules Out Resignation Before 2027 — Коммерсантъ
- Lagard does not plan to leave the ECB until 2027 — Интерфакс