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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde Steps Down Early
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced she will step down in February, nine months ahead of her term's end. Lagarde stated that her decision stems from a desire for greater freedom of speech to openly discuss world affairs without the constraints of central bank neutrality.
Referenced News Coverage (3 sources)
- European Central Bank President Lagarde to step down early (Al Jazeera English)
- Europe’s central bank chief, Christine Lagarde, steps down for ‘freedom of speech’ (The Guardian)
- European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, ahead of term (The Independent UK)