Christine Lagarde: I Will Serve My ECB Presidency Until the End of My Term

Response to Speculation European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has addressed speculation regarding her tenure in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
Lagarde stated her intention to continue her responsibilities at the institution until the end of her eight-year term.
Highlighting the achievements made during her time in office, Lagarde emphasized the importance of institutional stability.
Looking back, I think we have achieved a lot.
We need to consolidate these achievements and place them on a solid and reliable foundation.
Therefore, my primary expectation is to continue until the end of my term.
Priority on Inflation and Stability Lagarde underscored that the ECB's core mission remains ensuring price and financial stability.
She noted that the institution is focused on protecting the Euro and preparing the currency for Europe's future.
The President reaffirmed that the primary agenda item for the bank continues to be the fight against inflation.