Far-right push clouds Lagarde’s ECB future — Why it matters
Dw.Com·2026-02-20 09:17
ECB chief Christine Lagarde insists she’ll complete her term, despite reports of an early exit to influence the French election. DW asks whether Europe must better shield its institutions from a rising far right.Is Christine Lagarde leaving the ECB early?Officially, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is not quitting her job early as head of the 21-member eurozone's central bank.However, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday that Lagarde has told people close to her that she is considering ...