Confirmed: Lagarde considers French presidential run
Christine Lagarde said she cannot rule out leaving the European Central Bank before her term ends in October 2027. She said an early exit is possible so she can take part in France’s 2027 presidential debate. "A European voice needs to be heard in the French presidential debate," she said.
She did not name a role and is not currently planning to run as a candidate. She said she would rather help shape the debate and could have frank conversations with some candidates in the coming months. Asked about personal involvement or even a candidacy, she said, "I will ask myself some questions," and added she would speak with both a French and a European voice.
Earlier she had argued that "the captain of the ECB must remain on the ship" during turbulence. Her new comments keep open the option of stepping down before October 2027. That makes an early handover at the ECB a live possibility as France heads toward the April 2027 vote.
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