Refinitiv cited a source on Thursday saying ECB President Christine Lagarde resigned because she could no longer remain politically neutral in France and wanted greater freedom to express her views. France is preparing for next year’s presidential el

2026-10-29

Refinitiv cited a source on Thursday saying ECB President Christine Lagarde resigned because she could no longer remain politically neutral in France and wanted greater freedom to express her views. France is preparing for next year’s presidential election, with far‑right candidate Marine Le Pen currently seen as the frontrunner.