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ECB Chief Christine Lagarde Confirms Intent to Complete Full Term

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde addresses the press following the ECB's Governing Council meeting, at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, on February 5, 2026/ Reuters file

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CNBC TV18•20-02-2026, 12:46

ECB Chief Christine Lagarde Confirms Intent to Complete Full Term

•European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde stated her intention to complete her full tenure, dismissing early resignation reports.
•Lagarde informed the Wall Street Journal in an interview on Thursday, February 19, that she plans to stay until the end of her term.
•Her comments follow a Financial Times report suggesting she was considering an early departure.
•Lagarde emphasized her commitment to maintaining price and financial stability, and protecting the euro.
•Her tenure since 2019 has included the pandemic, eurozone inflation surge, and aggressive rate hikes.

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