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Lagarde Says She Will Stay on ECB Ship Amid Early Exit Talk
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Lagarde Says She Will Stay on ECB Ship Amid Early Exit Talk

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated she will remain in her position, comparing herself to a captain staying on a ship during stormy seas.
  • Lagarde indicated she does not plan to leave before her term concludes in October 2027.
  • She previously suggested a possibility of leaving early to engage in French politics, but stated it was not currently on her agenda.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde asserted on Thursday that she intends to complete her term, stating, "the captain stays on the ship" amidst current economic uncertainties. When pressed about committing to her full tenure, which is scheduled to end in October 2027, Lagarde expressed a reluctance to be "boxed in."

When there are clouds on the horizon, the captain stays on the ship, and this captain is staying on this ship.

— Christine LagardeResponding to questions about her commitment to her term as ECB President.

"I did mention once: when there are clouds on the horizon, the captain stays on the ship, and this captain is staying on this ship," Lagarde told a press conference following the ECB's decision to maintain benchmark interest rates at 2.25%. She added, "You are not going to see the back of me before 2027."

You are not going to see the back of me before 2027.

— Christine LagardeReiterating her intention to complete her term.

Earlier in the month, Lagarde had acknowledged the possibility of leaving her post before the term's end, potentially to influence French politics. However, she clarified that running in the upcoming French presidential election was "not currently" part of her plans. The ECB's decision to hold rates steady came as the bank navigates a complex economic landscape.

running in next spring's French presidential election was not 'currently' on the agenda.

— Christine LagardeAddressing speculation about her potential involvement in French politics.
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