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ECB's Lagarde says she can't rule out early departure

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European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks to reporters following the Governing Council's meeting, in Frankfurt, Germany June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Heiko Becker
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks to reporters following the Governing Council's meeting, in Frankfurt, Germany June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Heiko Becker Heiko Becker Reuters

FRANKFURT - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said it was still possible she could leave before her term ends in late 2027 to weigh in on French politics in the run up to next year's French presidential election.

Responding to a question from French newspaper Les Échos whether she would rule out leaving early, she said: "It's possible. I believe that a European voice needs to be heard in the French presidential debate."

(Reporting by Balazs Koranyi. Editing by Mark Potter)

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This story was originally published July 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

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