‘I’m not a candidate for anything’: What Lagarde told Euronews before quitting the ECB
Christine Lagarde told Euronews in an exclusive interview in July that she was not a candidate for any political office. Her announcement that she will leave the European Central Bank early, in February 2027, comes just months before France’s presidential election.
Christine Lagarde, the former European Central Bank president, announced her decision to resign from her role on Thursday. This move comes nearly nine months before her mandate is set to expire. In a recent interview with Euronews, Lagarde clarified that she had no intentions of running for political office. Speculation had been rife regarding her potential involvement in France's 2027 presidential election.
"I’m not a candidate for anything," she stated firmly. Nevertheless, her commitment to safeguarding Europe remained unwavering. She emphasized the importance of Europe as the framework for member states, including France, to operate within. Lagarde also expressed hope that reason would prevail as France prepared for its upcoming presidential vote scheduled for April 2027, underscoring the significance of France within the European Union.
Before her tenure at the ECB, Lagarde had served as the French finance minister under former President Nicolas Sarkozy. This appointment made her the first woman to hold the position in a G7 nation and saw her navigating France through the economic turmoil of the 2008 financial crisis.
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