Global Politics Report Editorial

European Central Bank President Lagarde to step down early

Christine Lagarde will leave the post in February, nine months before the end of her eight-year term.

Key Data

Key people or organizations: European Central Bank President, Lagarde, Christine Lagarde

Story focus: European Central Bank President Lagarde to step down early

Source context: Christine Lagarde will leave the post in February, nine months before the end of her eight-year term.

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This affects the balance of power, policy debate or public trust.

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Original source: Al Jazeera

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