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ECB President Christine Lagarde resigns after months of speculation

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“ECB President Christine Lagarde resigns after months of speculation”

European Central Bank President ⁠ Christine Lagarde announced her resignation on Thursday, ending months of speculation about her future just as Europe enters a period of rising economic volatility and divisive electoral politics. Ms Lagarde will step down on ⁠February 7, giving current EU leaders time to pick a successor ​well ⁠before a French presidential election ‌that polls show far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is favourite to win. As ECB president, Ms lagarde was expected to ​remain…

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