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ECB's Lagarde says "baseline" is to finish her term - CBS' "Face the Nation"

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Posted on February 22, 2026

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WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said it was her "baseline" plan to work until the end of her current term to bolster the gains she says the euro zone

Lagarde: Completing Her ECB Term Is the 'Baseline' Plan After CBS Interview

Baseline: Finish the ECB Term

Lagarde’s Term and ECB Leadership Timeline

WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said it was her "baseline" plan to work until the end of her current term to bolster the gains she says the euro zone has made on her watch in achieving its 2% inflation target and maintaining resilient growth.

Mission: Price and Financial Stability

Key Remarks from CBS Interview

"I'm riveted to a mission...We've achieved a lot," Lagarde said on CBS's "Face the Nation" in response to questions about whether she might leave before the Oct. 2027 end of her term so her successor can be chosen prior to French elections that could put a right-"wing populist party in charge. "We need to consolidate all that. My baseline is that it will take until the end of my term. Electors in any country in the world make their choices, and those choices have to be respected."

Reporting and Editing Credits

Context: Early Exit Speculation

(Reporting by Howard Schneider; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama )

Key Takeaways

  • Christine Lagarde said her baseline is to serve as ECB president through October 2027.
  • She made the comments on CBS's Face the Nation, emphasizing mission continuity.
  • Lagarde cited gains toward the ECB’s 2% inflation target and resilient eurozone growth.
  • The remarks follow speculation about an early exit tied to France’s 2027 election.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
ECB President Christine Lagarde said her baseline is to remain in office through October 2027, stressing continuity in her mission and recent progress on inflation and growth.
When does Christine Lagarde’s ECB term end?
Her non-renewable term runs through October 2027.
Why is there speculation about an early exit?
Reports suggested she could leave before France’s 2027 election to influence succession, but she emphasized respecting voters’ choices and said her baseline is to finish the term.

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