ECB President Lagarde said Friday she could consider leaving before her term ends, saying I will leave in 2027 and, when asked if she would remain through October 2027, replied we’ll see. She added she will handle any transition in the most professional way. Refinitiv sources this week said France would back ECB governing council member Knot to succeed Lagarde, as part of an agreement to appoint a French candidate as ECB chief economist.

2026-09-18

ECB President Lagarde said Friday she could consider leaving before her term ends, saying I will leave in 2027 and, when asked if she would remain through October 2027, replied we’ll see. She added she will handle any transition in the most professional way. Refinitiv sources this week said France would back ECB governing council member Knot to succeed Lagarde, as part of an agreement to appoint a French candidate as ECB chief economist.