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Macron to Shape Lagarde Successor

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ECB President Christine Lagarde was reported to be considering an early departure from the European Central Bank, reportedly to let President Emmanuel Macron influence her succession before France's 2027 election.

Handelsblatt
Comment: A Lagarde resignation would be the wrong move for the right reasons

Reportedly the ECB chief wants to step down to prevent France's far-right populists from gaining influence over monetary policy. But that would undermine the credibility of the central bank.

Comment: A Lagarde resignation would be the wrong move for the right reasons
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Reposted by Jože P. Damijan

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Corriere della Sera
ECB, who are the candidates for Lagarde's successor and who can make it: the trio of favorites

The German Nagel, the Dutch Knot, and the Spanish de Cos could aspire to the role of ECB president. But the diplomacy games in Frankfurt have just begun...

ECB, who are the candidates for Lagarde's successor and who can make it: the trio of favorites
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Die Presse
This show does not do the ECB any good [premium]

Potential early departure of Christine Lagarde as head of the European Central Bank would harm the institution's reputation. There is no reason to start this debate now, except for a political one.

This show does not do the ECB any good [premium]
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Comment — Christine Lagarde was the wrong choice as ECB president. An early departure would provide the needed renewal

Signs are mounting that the jurist will voluntarily end her term. The replacement must be accompanied by a course correction.

Comment — Christine Lagarde was the wrong choice as ECB president. An early departure would provide the needed renewal
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La Repubblica
ECB, Lagarde tempted to resign. Macron's anti-Le Pen move

The president of the European Central Bank would step down a year early to run for the presidency. The other option: a transition with von der Leyen.

ECB, Lagarde tempted to resign. Macron's anti-Le Pen move
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La Repubblica
Berlin's ambitions for the ECB presidency: after Lagarde it's our turn. And Madrid presses ahead with de Cos

The race has begun, where passports count before names. The Dutch banker Knot is also in the running.

Berlin's ambitions for the ECB presidency: after Lagarde it's our turn. And Madrid presses ahead with de Cos
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by Alan Sked

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
European Central Bank: Will Lagarde step down early?

There is speculation that the ECB president could clear the way for her successor to be chosen before the French elections.

European Central Bank: Will Lagarde step down early?
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Le Monde
Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, plans to leave before the end of her term

Her departure before October 2027 would give Emmanuel Macron leverage over the succession to the bank's leadership ahead of the French presidential election in spring 2027.

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, plans to leave before the end of her term
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El Pais
The prospect of Lagarde's early departure from the ECB fuels the debate over candidates to succeed her

Spain defends "a leadership role" in the institution, which is renewing several positions.

The prospect of Lagarde's early departure from the ECB fuels the debate over candidates to succeed her
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by Césari Laurent

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laurentcesari.bsky.social
www.politico.eu/article/ecb-...
Macron’s role in Lagarde succession drama grips Europe
While the European Central Bank moved to quell speculation the president will quit, an early exit would provide the French leader with an opportunity.
www.politico.eu
February 18, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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