Politics
The race to succeed Christine Lagarde as president of the ECB begins
Strategic angle: The president of the European Central Bank has indicated that she is considering leaving her post before her mandate ends in October 2027.
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Updated 4 days ago
The European Central Bank (ECB) is facing a potential leadership transition as Christine Lagarde has signaled she might depart before her term concludes in October 2027.
In light of this uncertainty, three candidates are reportedly preparing to put themselves forward for consideration as her successor.
Additionally, there are indications that France is positioning itself to potentially influence the selection of the next chief economist for the ECB.