Rumors came true. European Central Bank President Lagarde will leave her post in 2027

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde, in her video post on her he said.

“THE TAPE ON MY FACE ARE CAUSED BY A MINOR SURGERY”

Drawing attention to the band-aids on her face in the video, Lagarde added to this post, "To avoid social media rumors: The bands on my face are due to a minor surgery at the beginning of the week. Follow your doctor's instructions and have your skin checked regularly!" he said.

European Union (EU) Council President Antonio Costa, in his post on da he said.

Costa thanked Lagarde, who has been the President of the ECB since November 2019, for her devoted work and stated that Lagarde led the bank with a strong sense of duty and responsibility during her term of office.

Costa stated that Lagarde's leadership in times of uncertainty and her commitment to the European project made significant contributions to Europe.

Pointing out that Lagarde demonstrated a determined management throughout the global pandemic, war in Europe, energy crises and inflation shocks, Costa noted that this approach helped maintain the stability and resilience of the Euro Zone.

Costa stated that in order to ensure a smooth transition in the ECB management, the process to appoint Lagarde's replacement will be started today and will be carried out without delay.

Stating that the appointment process will proceed in accordance with the procedure stipulated in the relevant article of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, Costa stated that it is aimed for the EU Council, consisting of the leaders of the Euro Zone countries, to make a timely decision on this issue.

RUMORS THAT HE WILL LEAVE HIS OFFICE HAVE BEEN REFLECTED TO THE PUBLIC BEFORE.

Rumors that Lagarde will leave office early have been reflected in the public before. It is rumored that Lagarde, whose term of office will expire in October 2027 under normal circumstances, will move to the World Economic Forum.

The early resignation of ECB President Lagarde will give European leaders the opportunity to elect a new president before the French presidential elections.

The strongest candidates for the seat are Dutchman Klaas Knot and Spaniard Pablo Hernandez de Cos.