ECB's Christine Lagarde planning early exit — report

Christine Lagarde, the head of Europe's most important financial institution, plans to leave her job before her eight-year term ends in October 2027, the Financial Times reported.

ECB's Lagarde reportedly to leave before end of her term

Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, has decided to leave her position as the EU's top central banker before the end of her mandate in October 2027, according to a report in the Financial Times. The move could allow for her successor to be named ahead of presidential elections in France. Also in this edition, Venezuela's interim government issues its first statement on the disputed oil-rich territory of Essequibo.

By Charles PELLEGRIN

Why ECB’s Lagarde may leave her post early

The Financial Times is reporting Lagarde may leave her office a year ahead of schedule. The ECB hasn’t denied it.

By Jules Rimmer

ECB chief Lagarde reportedly plans to quit before Macron term ends

European Central ⁠Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde reportedly plans to ⁠leave her position earlier than expected and before next year's French presidential election to a...