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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is reportedly planning to step down before the end of her official term, according to a Financial Times report. Her term is scheduled to run until October 2027, but an early exit could allow French President Emmanuel Macron to have a say in choosing her successor before France’s next presidential election.

The report suggests that concerns are growing over the possibility of the far right winning the 2027 French presidential race. Such an outcome could complicate the selection process for the next head of Europe’s most important financial institution. Lagarde has not finalized the timing of her potential departure.

Sources cited in the report say Lagarde would prefer that Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz play key roles in deciding who replaces her. However, an ECB spokesperson stated that Lagarde remains fully focused on her responsibilities and has not made any decision about ending her term early.

The development comes shortly after the Governor of the Bank of France, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, announced he would step down before his term ends, allowing Macron to appoint a successor ahead of the election. Although the decision on the next ECB president will be made collectively by eurozone leaders, tradition suggests that both French and German backing are essential for any candidate to secure the position.

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